Exploring the Nickel: Value and History for Kids

What materials are used to make a nickel?

• Aluminum and copper

• Nickel and iron

• Copper and nickel

• Copper and zinc

How much is a nickel worth?

• Twenty-five cents

• One cent

• Five cents

• Ten cents

Who is depicted on the nickel?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

Who was elected as the third president of the United States?

• James Madison

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

In what direction is Thomas Jefferson facing in the new nickel design?

• Right

• It varies

• Straight ahead

• Left

What is Monticello?

• A historical document

• A famous landmark

• Thomas Jefferson's home

• A type of coin

What is displayed on the back of the nickel?

• Monticello

• The Capitol Building

• The White House

• The Liberty Bell

How can the value of a nickel be represented?

• 0.05 USD

• 5 cents

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B