BUFFALO NICKEL HISTORY. These coins are known as Buffalo, Bison, and Indian Head nickels. The first year this coin was issued was 1923, with two varieties minted. The first showing the bison on a mound, and the second redesigned with the bison on a straight thin line. The coin was designed by James E. Fraser, with his initial 'F' visible beneath the coin's date. The bison was modeled after a buffalo named 'Black Diamond' who was housed in the New York Central Park Zoo. No one knows how many of the genuine 1937-D three legged error coins actually exist. However, one thing is certain, these coins in proof condition sell for thousands of dollars, and are extremely rare. All Gallery Museum replica coins, reproduction coins, or copy coins comply with the US Hobby Protection Act - 15USC-2101 regarding the sale and manufacture of reproduction coins. Unless stated as .999 silver replica coins, all gold and silver reproduction coins are plated. All our reproduction coins, replica coins, and/or copy coins are non-monetary.

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