1972-D FIVE CENT

Circulation strikes: 351,694,600
Designer: Felix Schlag
Diameter: 21.2 millimeters
Metal content: Copper - 75% Nickel - 25%
Weight: 5 grams
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: Small "D" (for Denver) below the date on the lower right obverse
Value: $0.25 (MS-63) up to $1.00 (MS-65)

After being stuck in bed sick for five days I finally felt well enough, and restless, to make a trip to the cafe yesterday. It was nice to get out of the house, see the sun and the sky, get some fresh air, and... get a bit of change. Nothing interesting, but better than being home sick.