The Buffalo Nickel is the most uniquely “American” coin! It celebrates the culture and heritage of the American West. The designs are some of the most beautiful and artistic ever to appear on a U.S. coin. The coin was minted form 1913-1938. The front of the Buffalo Nickel depicts an Indian chief. The back features a stunning image of a buffalo. The coin was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser, who was known for his dramatic images of the American west. This set includes two coins – one from the Philadelphia Mint and one from the Denver Mint. Denver Mint’s “D” mint mark is under the denomination on the reverse. There is no mint mark on the Philadelphia Mint coin. Both coins are richly layered in pure 24 karat gold. The gold-plated Buffalo Nickels were not available from the U.S. Mint but are available only through special offers like this. The U.S. Mint does not have the ability to gold-plate coins, so the gold plating was applied privately. Gold plating both protects the coins and enhances the designs. Buffalo Nickels disappeared from circulation generations ago. Most Buffalo Nickels were worn or damaged in circulation or were destroyed by the U.S. Government when the Jefferson Nickel was introduced in 1938. There are two coins; they were struck in .750 copper and .250 nickel, then plated in 24 karat gold. The coins come in a custom display wallet with a Certificate of Authenticity. |