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Buffalo Nickels

The Buffalo nickel -- sometimes called an Indian Head nickel -- s a 5-cent U.S. coin. Here's everything you could possibly want to know about Buffalo nickels and Hobo nickels (which are Buffalo nickels with artwork engraved on them by hobos). Due to the years it was minted (1913-1938), the Buffalo nickel is highly synonymous with World War I, the Roaring '20s, and the Great Depression. See current values, how likely you are to find a Buffalo nickel today, and tips for collecting Buffalo nickels. (If we happen to compare other coins to Buffalo nickels, you'll find those articles here, as well.)

A 1938 Nickel Worth $5,000+? Yep… Some Are! Here’s What To Look For On 1938 Jefferson Nickels & Buffalo Nickels

The U.S. Mint was striking Buffalo nickels until October 3, 1938 — when the first Jefferson nickel was produced. Here’s how to tell what your 1938 nickel is worth, and how to determine if you have a rare 1938 nickel or not. The Ultimate 1938 Nickel Value Guide.

U.S. Error Coins By Denomination: Rare & Valuable Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars & Dollar Coins You Should Be Looking For

A List Of More Than 100 U.S. Error Coins By Denomination – see all of the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins with errors you should be looking for!

Valuable Buffalo Nickel Errors & Varieties (Including The Rare 1936 3-1/2 Legs Nickel And The 1937 3-Legged Nickel!)

Buffalo Nickel Errors & Varieties

How to tell if you have a rare Buffalo nickel with an error or variety! A list of the most valuable Buffalo nickel errors – including the rare 1936 and 1937 3 legged buffalo nickels. See the current Buffalo nickel value for all errors and varieties.

Half Dime Coin Values, Facts & Tips For Collecting Half-Dimes From 1794 To 1873 (Similar To Nickels, Both Are 5-Cent Coins)

The half dime and the nickel may sound like different types of coins, but they are both U.S. 5-cent coins, and both have many interesting designs. See half dime and nickel similarities & differences. Plus the current value of half dimes, tips for collecting them, and how to save money when buying a half dime coin.

The Value Of Old Coins Found In Pocket Change – See How Much Your Old Pennies, Quarters, Silver Dollars & Other Coins From The 1900s Are Worth

Old Coin Values

Got old coins? They’re still easy to find in your pocket change. What’s an old coin’s value today? I’ll show you how to find the value of old coins that you have — just use this comprehensive list for coins made between 1900 and 2000.

How Many Coins Come In A Roll? Here’s Everything You Want To Know About Coin Rolls + My Best Tips For Coin Roll Hunting

Coin rolls are used mostly by banks and retailers, but they’re treasure troves for coin collectors! Here’s how many coins come in a roll (by denomination). Plus some tips for rolling coins yourself and searching for valuable coins in rolls.

Differences Between Rare Coins & Better-Date Coins + A List Of The Most Valuable Better Dates

What’s a better-date coin? Are better date coins rare coins? Examples of better date coins + A list of coins that are most frequently labeled as better dates

The 10 U.S. Coins Every Collector Needs In Their Collection & They’re Less Than $25 Each!

Top 10 US Coins

Love U.S. coins? Me too. On a budget? Me too. I’ve been collecting US coins since 1992. My picks for the 10 best coins to have in your collection under $25.

Top 5 Old Coins Worth Money That You Can Find In Pocket Change

You can find lots of old coins worth money in your pocket change! See how much these 5 types of old coins are worth. Plus tips on how to find them.

Most Valuable Nickels: A List Of Silver Nickels, Buffalo Nickels & Old Nickels Worth Holding Onto!

You probably have nickels worth more than face value in your pocket change or coin jar right now. Here’s a list of the most valuable nickels to save, not spend.

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JoshuaI'm the Coin Editor here at TheFunTimesGuide. My love for coins began when I was 11 years old. I primarily collect and study U.S. coins produced during the 20th century. I'm a member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) and have won multiple awards from the NLG for my work as a coin journalist. I'm also the editor at CDN Publishing (a trusted source for the price of U.S. rare coins), editor at the Florida United Numismatists Club (FUN Topics magazine), and author of Images of America: The United States Mint in Philadelphia (a book that explores the colorful history of the Philadelphia Mint). I've contributed hundreds of articles for various coin publications including COINage, The Numismatist, Numismatic News, Coin Dealer Newsletter, Coin Values, and CoinWeek. I've also authored nearly 1,000 articles here at The Fun Times Guide to Coins (many of them with over 50K shares), and I welcome your coin questions in the comments below!

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