The US Mint doesn't make replica coins, but many private companies do. You can buy them in gift and novelty shops.
By law, any replica that's the same size and design as a genuine coin must have the word COPY prominently shown somewhere in the design. You may also find "mini-coins" and large replicas such as coasters; these generally don't need the word COPY on them.
No. The US did not make any gold coins for circulation after 1933. There are no gold nickels.
1913-1937 is the dates that they were minted.
A dateless Buffalo nickel is still worth 5 cents. Some people use them to make jewlery out of and will pay a little more.
A dateless Buffalo nickel is still worth 5 cents. Some people use them to make jewlery out of and will pay a little more.
The Buffalo Nickel was first minted in 1913 in an attempt to make United States currency more appealing to be seen. The biggest problem with the Buffalo Nickel was the fact that coins minted showed up with inconsistencies depending on when and where they were made.
First make sure your coin really is upside down. All US coins have their reverse side oriented 180º to the front, so the words FIVE CENTS should be near the same point on the back rim of the coin as the top of the Chief's head on the front. If they aren't 180º apart you could have what's called a rotated-die error. These can be moderately valuable but you would need to have your coin inspected in person by someone who deals with error coins. If the coin has the normal orientation found on standard US coins it's worth the same as all other 1935 nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 US nickel?" for more information.
This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?" for more information. 1928 is not a rare date for Buffalo nickels. In average circulated condition it's worth about 50 cents. If it has enough details to still clearly see the entire horn on the buffalo, it will be worth $8.00 or more. Check the back, under the FIVE CENTS for a letter "D" or "S". Having one of these mintmarks will make your coin worth more -- especially in the higher grades.
Wanna check that date again? The first US nickels were made in 1866 and buffalo nickels were only struck from 1913 to 1938. There were no buffalo nickels made in 1827. Check with a pro. coin dealer to make sure it is real.
Please check your coin again. It says FIVE CENTS under the buffalo so it's a nickel rather than a penny, and is called either an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel; both names are equally common. There's more information at the Related Question.
The size and the word COPY should be a flag. The word COPY is legally required to appear on replicas of US coins, and in any case all buffalo nickels are the same size as current Jefferson nickels. There are a lot of private companies that make replica coins in many different sizes ranging from buttons to dinner plates. They sell in gift and novelty shops for a few dollars but aren't real coins.
There's no coin called a "buffalo head" nickel. They're either Indian head or buffalo. After all, they show the whole animal!The combination of 3 different mints and 2 distinct varieties make 6 different Buffalo nickels dated 1913 and the values are very different. Take the coin to a collector or dealer because values in the low grade of G-4 run from $8.00 to more than $300.00 depending on which type it is.
No-Date Buffalo nickels are still 5 cents, but some people that use them to make jewelry pay 6 to 10 cents for them.