Native American profile on the obverse; American bison on the reverse. Type 1 (1913) shows the bison on a raised mound; Type 2 (1913–1938) flattened the mound to reduce wear on the date.
| Designer | James Earle Fraser |
|---|---|
| Composition | 75% copper / 25% nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Series | Buffalo Nickel |
| Years issued | 1913–1938 |
| Year | Mintmark | Variety | Mintage | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | D | Overdate 1918/7-D | — | key |
| 1937 | D | 3-Legged Buffalo | — | key |
| Year | Mintmark | Variety | Mintage | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | P | Type 1 (Mound) | 31.0M | common |
| 1913 | P | Type 2 (Plain) | 29.9M | common |
| 1918 | D | Overdate 1918/7-D | — | key |
| 1937 | D | 3-Legged Buffalo | — | key |