In 2001, the US Mint introduced a special 2-coin set that brought back the well-known Buffalo Nickel design, this time in silver. These commemorative silver dollars showcase the original designs by James Earle Fraser, now struck in a larger format with more detail. The goal of the release was to honor the legacy of the Buffalo Nickel and offer collectors a new way to enjoy these classic American images. Provident Metals now has 2001 $1 US Mint Commemorative Buffalo Silver 2-Coin Sets in stock.

Highlights:

• Arrives in capsules with a US Mint presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Commemorative issue of the Buffalo Nickel design!
• Set includes two silver dollars!
• Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver content per coin (1.546 Troy oz total).
• Bears individual face values of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• The obverse features Frasers bust of an indigenous figure.
• On the reverse is Black Diamond, an American bison.
• Original artwork by James Earle Fraser.
• Set includes one BU coin and one Proof coin.

Each 2001 $1 US Mint Commemorative Buffalo Silver 2-Coin Set includes two coinsone in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and one Proof. The coins are packaged in capsules and placed in a US Mint presentation box. A Certificate of Authenticity is also included. Each coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, with .7734 Troy oz of silver in each coin.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2001 Commemorative Buffalo Silver Dollar presents a Native American portrait. Fraser used features from several tribal leaders to create a single, respectful image. Notable influences included Iron Tail, Two Moons, and Big Tree. The design includes carefully rendered details of traditional Native dress. Inscriptions include LIBERTY, 2001, and Fraser’s F initial.

Reverse

On the reverse of 2001 $1 US Mint Buffalo Silver Dollars, the design features a bison modeled after Black Diamond, a resident of the Central Park Zoo in the early 1900s. This image served to represent the importance of wildlife in the countrys frontier era and became an enduring symbol of the American West. Inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and ONE DOLLAR.

History

The original Buffalo Nickel debuted in 1913 and remained in circulation until 1938. Created by sculptor James Earle Fraser, the coin was meant to represent the spirit of the American West, focusing on the countrys native peoples and wildlife. Its one of the most iconic and collected designs in US coin history.

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