1913 & 1938 Buffalo Nickel 2-pc Set

First and Last Buffalo Nickels

The Buffalo Nickel is one of the most iconic coins ever struck by the United States Mint. It exudes the American spirit, and now you can bring home two key dates of this wildly popular coin: the 1913 and 1938 releases — the first and last Buffalos issued in the series!

James Earle Fraser’s Famous Wild West Design

Created by famed American sculptor James Earle Fraser, the Buffalo Nickel has always been one of America’s most popular coins. The Indian depicted on the coin is a dead ringer for Oglala Lakota Chief Iron Tail — though Fraser claimed it was a composite of three men in order to protect both the Chief’s privacy and his own artistic license. The buffalo on the reverse was modeled after Black Diamond, a large American bison then on display at the Bronx Zoo in New York City not far from Fraser’s studio. This timeless design is as popular as ever and now graces the U.S Mint’s annual $50 one-ounce gold bullion coin!

Buffalo Nickels Are Becoming Harder to Find Every Day

Millions of these vintage Buffalo Nickels have worn out in circulation or been recalled and destroyed by the government. Today, significant quantities can often be found only in private hoards and estate collections. As a result, these coins are becoming more sought-after each day.

“Firsts” and “lasts” are always an important part of any collection, and here we offer you the chance to secure those very coins — a first-year-of issue 1913 Buffalo Nickel and a last-year-of-issue 1938-D Buffalo Nickel struck at the Denver Mint. Both coins will come in Circulated condition, and the set will be beautifully housed in a deluxe presentation case. Start or add to your Buffalo Nickel collection today!