USA 1934 5 Cents Buffalo Nickel – KM#134 – Copper-Nickel, 20.21M Mintage

Main Description

The 1934 Buffalo Nickel was struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the Great Depression. This iconic U.S. coin was designed by James Earle Fraser, featuring a Native American profile on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse. Composed of copper-nickel, the 1934 issue had a relatively lower mintage of 20,213,003 (Krause SCWC 2020).

• KM#: 134

• Country/Period: United States of America (1909–1950)

• Ruler: —

• Denomination: 5 Cents

• Year/Date: 1934

• Mint: Philadelphia

• Composition: Copper-Nickel

• Weight: 5 g

• Diameter: 21.21 mm

• Thickness: 1.95 mm

• Edge: Smooth

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Coin (180°)

• Mintage/Print run: 20,213,003 (Krause SCWC 2020)

Condition: Circulated condition with visible wear, especially on the high points; consistent with age and usage.

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Why Buy

• Issued during the Great Depression

• Verified low mintage of 20,213,003 (Krause SCWC 2020)

• Durable copper-nickel alloy

• Native American & bison design by J.E. Fraser

• Strong addition to Buffalo Nickel series

• Ideal for collectors of 1930s U.S. coins

Sources & Citations

Sources:

• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2020 Edition

• Numista (entry: United States 5 Cents, 1934, KM#134) — accessed Jan 19, 2026

• NGC World Coin Price Guide (KM#134) — accessed Jan 19, 2026