The American buffalo coin, also known as the Buffalo Nickel, is a five-cent coin issued by the United States between 1913 and 1938. It was designed by James Earle Fraser, featuring a realistic portrait of an American Indian on one side and a magnificent buffalo on the reverse. The coin is unique in U.S. currency history for its depiction of an animal other than the eagle as a main design element.
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SumoHonorable
Sat Nov 16 2024
The reverse side of the coin features an American Bison.
Enrico
Sat Nov 16 2024
The American Buffalo is a prestigious 24-karat bullion coin.
Nicola
Sat Nov 16 2024
It is also famously known as the gold buffalo.
MysticInfinity
Sat Nov 16 2024
This coin was initially offered for sale by the United States Mint in 2001. 4. The design of the American Buffalo is inspired by the Indian Head nickel.
Bianca
Fri Nov 15 2024
This distinctive feature has led to the coin being nicknamed the American Buffalo.