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Values-howard Nemerov-money Values Mr. Howard Nemerov presents his readers with a valid point in the poem, “Money”, which captures honor, freedom, and injustice. Currency maneuvers its way into our society, and usually leaves a lasting impression. Whether we save, spend, or collect money it tells a story. Symbolism plays an important role when comparing it to money. There are icons and cryptograms conveniently placed on each coin. Each “piece” represents its own symbol, then brought to its keeper to create his or her own meaning. Nemerov explains the detail of an American five-cent coin, the nickel. Each symbol that has been stamped or engraved carries a name. The nickel is a proud owner of liberty and equality. There is no doubt the maker of the nickel intended it to be a portrait of America’s progress or history. A picture of a bison poises on one side, letting present and future know we are proud of such a grand animal. Yet, the scrunched posture of the bison obeys the circle shaped coin. Above the contorted body reads, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and in between reads, E PLURIBUS UNUM. The individual meaning nemerov, american, symbol, nickel, bison, indian, each, coin, america, side, money, meaning, injustice, above, way, reads, proud, point, own, one, now, maker, life, liberty, left, indians, honor, history, five-cent, facts, extinct, culture, animal, adding, yet