To clarify things, the US minted Indian head (a/k/a buffalo) nickels from 1913 to 1938, not 1895 to 1936. From 1883 to 1912 the nickel carried a Liberty Head design.
That said, there are so many different dates and mint mark combinations that it's not possible to give a simple answer. The best that can be said is:
If you know the coins' dates you can find more-detailed information by going to questions of the form "What is the value of a <date> US nickel?"
Liberty head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Nickels from 1913 to 1938 are Indian head nickels.
1936 is one of the most common dates for buffalo nickels. On average, it's worth around one dollar.
1936 is the highest mintage year of all Buffalo nickels. Coins in average circulated condition hold a retail value of $1.00 to $3.00.
For Buffalo nickels the 1936 Philadelphia issue (no mintmark) is the highest mintage of all. Most coins show heavy to medium wear and are value at $1.00-$3.00 retail.
These coins are also frequently called buffalo nickels. Please see the Related Question for more details. The 1936 Philadelphia (no mintmark) Indian Head nickel is the highest mintage most common of the series. Circulated coins are $1.00-$3.00 retail.
Liberty head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Nickels from 1913 to 1938 are Indian head nickels.
1936 is one of the most common dates for buffalo nickels. On average, it's worth around one dollar.
1936 is the highest mintage year of all Buffalo nickels. Coins in average circulated condition hold a retail value of $1.00 to $3.00.
For Buffalo nickels the 1936 Philadelphia issue (no mintmark) is the highest mintage of all. Most coins show heavy to medium wear and are value at $1.00-$3.00 retail.
These coins are also frequently called buffalo nickels. Please see the Related Question for more details. The 1936 Philadelphia (no mintmark) Indian Head nickel is the highest mintage most common of the series. Circulated coins are $1.00-$3.00 retail.
Buffalo nickels were never struck in steel. All were made from the same cupronickel alloy used for modern Jefferson nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1936 US nickel?" for more information.
For Buffalo nickels the 1936 Philadelphia issue (no mintmark) is the highest mintage of all. Most coins show heavy to medium wear and are value at $1.00-$3.00 retail.
It depends on each coin's condition and mintmark. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1936 US nickel?" for more information.
All Indian Head/Buffalo nickels were made from copper-nickel. None of them were struck in silver. So the answer is zero.
A 1936 Indian Head nickel is is common. average value is $1.00-$3.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
The designers initial is on all Buffalo nickels and adds nothing to the value, 1936 has the highest mintage of all Buffalo nickles and values are $1.00-$3.00 for most circulated coins better grade can be up to $15.00
1936 is one of the most common years for Indian head nickels. Unless it's in top-quality condition a dealer will only offer you 50 cents to a dollar for it. You might be able find a budding young collector who would be willing to buy it for somewhat under its retail value, or failing that you could keep it as a conversation piece.