Silver Buffalos
The Silver Buffalo was authorized in 2000 to commemorate the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. The design of the Silver Buffalo coin is based on the noted Buffalo nickel designed by James Earle Fraser, and first issued in early 1913. On one side is a Native American profile, and the reverse features an American Buffalo. The coin is 90% silver, and 10% copper. The U.S. Mint began accepting orders on June 7, 2001, and by June 21st, 2001, the entire issue of 500,000 coins was sold out. The coin was offered in proof condition and uncirculated condition.
Privately minted Silver Buffalo Rounds are also available. While not minted by the U.S. Mint, these silver rounds are .999 silver, and feature the same design as the 2001 U.S. Mint version. These privately minted silver rounds are available in 1.oz and 1/2 oz sizes.
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The Silver Buffalo
The US Mint first released the American Buffalo Commemorative Coin to the public in June 2001. The special one-dollar, 90 percent pure
silver coin revisits and celebrates the classic James Earle Fraser engraved 1913 Buffalo nickel. While it is not circulated, the one-dollar coin is legal tender, and its uncirculated and proof versions are struck at both the Denver and the Philadelphia Mints.
The obverse of the coin features a profile of an American Indian, while the reverse depicts an American Buffalo; both were conceived by Fraser in New York City during the early 1900s. James Earle Fraser’s classic designs pay homage to American Indians and are reflective of America’s original heritage.
The original Buffalo nickel, designed by Fraser, was minted from 1913 through 1938. The new Silver Buffalo is an iconic resurrection of this part of this US history and is a must for any collector. However, weighing 27.73 grams of 90 percent pure silver, the commemorative American Silver Buffalo can also be a good choice for investors. The Silver Buffalo is also available in an Ultra Cameo version, which is lighter in color and rarer, and thus worth more.