What is a 5 cent coin called?

The United States Five Cents coin (written as 5¢) is a unit of currency equalling one-twentieth of a United States dollar; the denomination is commonly known as a "nickel". The Jefferson Nickel has been the five-cent coin (abbreviated as 5¢) struck by the United States Mint since 1938, when it replaced the Buffalo Nickel.

When was a 5 cent coin invented?

The five cent coin was first introduced with decimal currency on 14 February 1966. The original reverse design of the echidna on standard circulating coins has not been changed since the introduction. The obverse design was altered in 2016 to mark the 50th anniversary of decimal currency, but the reverse design of the echidna has remained constant.

Where are 5 cent coins made?

All of the first issue of five cent coins in 1966 were produced at the Royal Mint, London. Since the first production from London, five cent coins have been produced by the Royal Australian Mint, the Royal Mint, Llantrisant and the Royal Canadian Mint. These are current mintages where the numbers have been published in an Annual Report.