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James Earle Fraser used 3 different Indians as models for the obverse of the Indian Head nickel he designed. Chiefs Jhon Big Tree of the Seneca Nation, Two Moons of the Cheyenne and Iron Tail a Oglala Sioux war chief. This is the only coin to be inspired by real native Americans.

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Q: What are the names of the Indians on US coins?
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