Unfortunately, Buffalo nickels are virtually worthless. The only valuable ones are error coins, I don't know them by heart just look them up online. Lets say you had a 1915 in perfect condition, you might get $10.
I have to differ greatly with the above answer. There are non-error buffaloes that have sold at auctions for thousands of dollars. Check the related link below the answer for values of buffalo nickels. A buffalo nickel with no date on it will be worth at least 5 cents. The value of these coins are determined by the date, mint mark and condition of the coin.
The first buffalo nickels were minted in 1913.
No such thing. The last year for buffalo nickels was 1938.
No it's not, all Buffalo nickels have the "F" under the dates it's the initial of the designer James Earle Fraser.
1936 is one of the most common dates for buffalo nickels. On average, it's worth around one dollar.
They usually sell for about 10 to 15 cents. Crafty people use them to decorate belts and make domed buttons. Note that these coins are called Buffalo Nickels or Indian Head Nickels, but not "Buffalo Head" nickels. After all, they show the whole buffalo and not just its head! ========================= The mint mark will be located on the back side under the words FIVE CENTS. Nickels minted in Philadelphia do not have a letter, though. Also, nickels minted from 1913 to 1925 had a design flaw that allowed their dates to wear off quickly. Unfortunately these "cull" nickels aren't worth much more than face value. The link below lists prices.
The first buffalo nickels were minted in 1913.
No such thing. The last year for buffalo nickels was 1938.
No it's not, all Buffalo nickels have the "F" under the dates it's the initial of the designer James Earle Fraser.
Dateless buffalo nickels are worth about 10 cents each. They're popular for use in crafts and jewelry.
Five to ten years for counterfieting. Do you mean Buffalo Nickels (aka Indian Head Nickels)? Common dates with significant wear are worth about 25 cents apiece. Scarce dates in Mint State condition may be worth several thousand dollars.
1936 is one of the most common dates for buffalo nickels. On average, it's worth around one dollar.
Check that coin again. The last year for buffalo nickels was 1938.
They usually sell for about 10 to 15 cents. Crafty people use them to decorate belts and make domed buttons. Note that these coins are called Buffalo Nickels or Indian Head Nickels, but not "Buffalo Head" nickels. After all, they show the whole buffalo and not just its head! ========================= The mint mark will be located on the back side under the words FIVE CENTS. Nickels minted in Philadelphia do not have a letter, though. Also, nickels minted from 1913 to 1925 had a design flaw that allowed their dates to wear off quickly. Unfortunately these "cull" nickels aren't worth much more than face value. The link below lists prices.
No such thing. The last year buffalo nickels were minted was 1938.
Try again. The last year for buffalo nickels was 1938.
If you have a buffalo one, something is wrong. The last Buffalo nickels were made in 1938.
1936 nickels are called "Buffalo Nickls". They are worth $0.49 to $1.90.