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1936 US "Buffalo" nickel tails button

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Standard, 5.7 cm (2.25")

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  • Available in 5 sizes from 3.18 cm to 15.24 cm diameter
  • Covered with scratch and UV-resistant Mylar
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  • Made in the U.S.A.
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1936 US "Buffalo" nickel tails button

1936 US "Buffalo" nickel tails button

This beautiful coin is one of the most sculptural ever minted. It was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser. The buffalo is actually an American bison -- possibly Black Diamond from the Central Park Zoo. There was a trend at this time to bypass those engravers who were employed by the Mint and commission outside sculptors to design new coins. This resulted in some of the most beautiful coins the US ever produced, but they often had technical issues arising from artists' inexperience of the specific demands of currency. In the original design, the inscription "FIVE CENTS" was on a raised platform and it quickly became obvious it was liable to wear. It was modified in the first year. Over 1.2 billion buffalo nickels were minted between 1913 and 1938. Value 5 cents, composition 75% copper 25% nickel, 5 grams in weight, 21.2 millimeters in diameter. PERMISSIONS: The US Mint specifically allows use of the "buffalo" nickel design.

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This badge I ordered for my work mate. It’s so cute and perfectly done. I’m very happy with how it’s turn out. Thanks. The color was exactly as the picture on the advertisement. It is good quality print, for the price I paid, I’m very happy with the product. Thanks so much.
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By Ah F.17 November 2019Verified Purchase
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The product looks so beautiful!!! Thank you so much, you did a great job printing it. It has everything I ever wanted and the shiny finish is just perfect. The metal back really complements the picture. Thank You! ;). The image was great. All the colours were there and the writing was readable.
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Great. I ordered a few different ones and everyone loved them.

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