Westward Journey Nickel Series

The Westward Journey Nickel series is my favorite modern U.S. coin series. I am a huge fan of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and I think that the Westward Journey Nickel Series was a great way to commemorate Lewis and Clark.

One of my dreams is to travel across the United States following the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. Few things are as American as exploring unknown lands. The Westward Journey nickels celebrates the exploration of the Louisana Purchase Land.

The Westward Journey Nicke Series is comprised of four US nickels – the 2004-P nickel, 2004-D nickel, 2005-P nickel and 2005-D nickel. Additionally, after 2005 the design of the 2006 nickel to the present has a different obverse than the pre-2004 nickels.

2004 Louisiana Purchase Peace Nickel

2004 Nickel

The 2004 Louisiana Purchase Peace nickel bears the image of the original Lewis and Clark Indian Peace Medal commissioned for Lewis and Clark. This Peace Nickel is my second favorite design. While being a simple design, I love the history behind this design.

The Indian Peace Medal symbolizes the desire of peace between the Indians and the US Government.

2004 Keelboat Nickel

The second coin in the Westward Journey Nickel Series is the 2004 Keelboat nickel. This coin depicts the keelboat that Lewis and Clark used to navigate some of the rivers of the Louisiana Purchase.

2005 Bison Nickel

The third coin was the 2005 American Bison Nickel. This is my favorite coin in the series. The bufallo will always be a symbol of the United States and the West. I love that it would used in this US coin series.

2005 Ocean In View Nickel

The last coin in the Westward Journey Nickel Series was the 2005 Ocean In View Nickel. This is a great image. Can you imagine the excitement of Captain Clark when he wrote in his journal that he has made it to the Pacific Ocean?

I really think that the US Mint did a great job with this Westward Journey Nickel Serie. What is your favorite nickel of this series?

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