The Donald Trump “Daddy’s Home” Hobo Nickel is a modern engraved piece made from an authentic World War II silver Jefferson war nickel. This hobo nickel features a hand-carved likeness of President Donald Trump, accompanied by the inscription “Daddy’s Home,” blending contemporary political portraiture with the folk-art tradition of altered coins.
Hobo nickels are a form of numismatic art in which engravers modify common coins—often U.S. nickels—to create unique miniature sculptures. The tradition started with classic Buffalo nickels but has expanded to include Jefferson nickels, especially the 35% silver “war nickel” type issued from 1942 to 1945, known for their distinctive metal content that allowed the alteration process without excessive wear on engraving tools.
Each Trump “Daddy’s Home” hobo nickel is individually hand-carved, making every coin a one-of-a-kind collectible. These pieces are appreciated not only by contemporary exonumia enthusiasts but also by collectors interested in the intersection of numismatic history and modern political or pop culture.