Whitman Publishing Appraisal

Whitman Jefferson Nickel Collection Number One Coin Album (1938-1961)

This item is a vintage coin album for the "Jefferson Nickel Collection, Number One, 1938 to 1961 Inclusive." It is a blue, stapled booklet made of thick cardstock or stiff paper, designed to hold Jefferson Nickels in pre-cut circular slots. The album is bi-fold, opening horizontally. The left-hand side features 32 circular cut-outs, many of which are currently empty, revealing a dark purple or grey color within the holes. Some slots, particularly in the lower left quadrant, contain actual Jefferson Nickels, indicating varied dates and mint marks which are printed below each slot (e.g., "1954 D", "1955 D"). The text beneath each hole also indicates the mintage quantity for that specific coin (e.g., "17.4 MILLION"). The right-hand side of the booklet provides informational text about Jefferson Nickels, including their design details, historical context regarding the wartime alloy changes (1942-1945), and information on mint marks. There are illustrations of a Jefferson Nickel (obverse) and the Monticello (reverse) at the top of the right page. The bottom right of the informational page indicates the publisher as "WESTERN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC" and "WHITMAN COIN PRODUCTS" from "RACINE, WISCONSIN," followed by a copyright date of "© 1957" and the number "1034". The overall condition appears good for its age, with minimal visible wear, some coins present, and clear printing. The blue material is slightly faded in areas, and there might be some minor creasing, but no significant tears or damage are apparent. This album serves as both a storage solution and an educational guide for coin collectors.