1935 Buffalo Nickle

This 1935 Buffalo Nickle is made of 75% copper, 25% nickel, with a weight of 5 grams and diameter of 21.2 millimeters.

Buffalo nickels are sometimes known as Indian Head nickels due to the composite portrait of an American Indian chief found on the coin’s obverse. This iconic design also appears on modern gold bullion. The Gold Buffalo has been issued by the U.S. Mint each year since 200.

Thanks to their recognizable design, Buffalo coins remain popular with both collectors and investors. This is no doubt inspired by the history and symbolism of the Buffalo nickel. Meanwhile, the much more affordable five-cent nickels are among the most avidly collected U.S. coins.