United States · Five Cents · 1938–present
| Country | United States (United States Mint) |
| Denomination | Five Cents |
| Years struck | 1938–present |
| Gross weight | 5 g |
| Composition | 75.0% copper, 25.0% nickel |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
The Jefferson nickel has been struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel from 1938 to the present, except for the 35% silver war nickels of 1942-1945 (cataloged separately). The 1950-D is the series key.