The new nickels are coming!
The back of the new nickels now headed into circulation bear the words “United States of America,” “Louisiana Purchase” and “1803.” There is an image of hands clasped in friendship — one with a military cuff to symbolize the U.S. government, and the other with an ornate bracelet to represent American Indians.
I thought we got the Louisiana Purchase from the French? Napoleon and all that. Those people at the mint should have payed more attention in history class.
Not So Fast 