On May 14, 1866 Congress authorized this coin.
- The nickel
- The dime
- The silver half-dollar
- The gold five dollar
Daily Quiz for December 2, 2017
On May 14, 1866 Congress authorized this coin.
On May 14, 1866 Congress authorized this coin.
The nickel. Replacing the silver half-dime, which also equaled five cents. In response to the economic downturn after the Civil War, Congress introduced two-cent, three-cent coins and the five-cent nickel made of base metals.