๐ What is a Penny?
A penny is a United States coin worth one cent ($0.01). It features Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President, on the front (obverse) and the Lincoln Memorial or a Union Shield on the back (reverse).
๐ช What is a Nickel?
A nickel is a United States coin worth five cents ($0.05). It features Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd U.S. President, on the front (obverse) and Monticello, Jefferson's home, on the back (reverse).
๐ Penny vs. Nickel: A Detailed Comparison
| Feature |
Penny |
Nickel |
| Value |
$0.01 (One Cent) |
$0.05 (Five Cents) |
| President |
Abraham Lincoln |
Thomas Jefferson |
| Reverse Image |
Lincoln Memorial / Union Shield |
Monticello |
| Color |
Copper (Brownish-Red) |
Silver (Grayish-White) |
| Composition |
Copper-plated Zinc |
75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Weight |
2.5 grams |
5.0 grams |
| Size |
19.05 mm (0.75 inches) |
21.21 mm (0.835 inches) |
๐ Key Takeaways
- ๐ฐ Value:
A penny is worth one cent, while a nickel is worth five cents.
- ๐จ Color:
A penny has a copper color, and a nickel has a silver color.
- โ๏ธ Weight:
A nickel is heavier than a penny (5.0 grams vs. 2.5 grams).
- ๐จโโ๏ธ Presidents:
The penny features Abraham Lincoln, while the nickel features Thomas Jefferson.
- ๐๏ธ Reverse Image:
The penny displays the Lincoln Memorial or Union Shield, and the nickel displays Monticello.
- ๐ Size: A nickel is slightly bigger than a penny.
- ๐ง Composition: Pennies are mostly zinc with a copper plating, while nickels are 75% copper and 25% nickel.