Main Description

Minted during the interwar period, the 1926 Buffalo Nickel represents the artistic and patriotic design themes of early 20th-century U.S. coinage. Struck in Philadelphia, this issue features the iconic Native American portrait and American bison reverse. It is composed of copper-nickel with a documented mintage of 44,693,000 (Krause SCWC 2020).

• KM#: 134

• Country/Period: United States of America (1909–1950)

• Ruler: —

• Denomination: 5 Cents

• Year/Date: 1926

• Mint: Philadelphia

• Composition: Copper-Nickel

• Weight: 5 g

• Diameter: 21.21 mm

• Thickness: 1.95 mm

• Edge: Smooth

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Coin (180°)

• Mintage/Print run: 44,693,000 (Krause SCWC 2020)

Condition: Both coins show visible circulation wear consistent with age. Moderate flattening of details on both obverse and reverse.

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Add a classic American icon to your collection — 1926 Buffalo Nickel with 44.69M mintage.

Why Buy

• Classic design by James Earle Fraser

• Verified mintage of 44.69 million (Krause SCWC 2020)

• Composed of durable copper-nickel alloy

• Staple of 20th-century U.S. coinage

• Great for type-set or historical collection

• Educational example of early U.S. coin design

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Sources & Citations

Sources:

• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2020 Edition

• Numista (entry: United States 5 Cents, 1926, KM#134) — accessed Jan 19, 2026

• NGC World Coin Price Guide (KM#134) — accessed Jan 19, 2026