1926 Buffalo Nickel

Here's a great coin for your collection - the 1926 Buffalo nickel! Designed by James E. Fraser, this vintage coin was struck by the Philadelphia Mint. Its obverse bears a proud Native American profile. The reverse shows a rugged American buffalo. In the year 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel. She also set a new record, besting the old record by nearly two hours. Recall her achievement with this 1926 Buffalo nickel!