1951 is a common date. In average condition most are worth 10 to 30 cents. A 1951 nickel with an S mint mark next to Monticello would retail for about 50¢ if it was only slightly worn.
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It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
The last buffalo nickels were made in 1938.
This 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 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.