As designed by James Earle Fraser, the obverse of the coin shows the profile of a Native American with the word "Liberty" on above right. The reverse is "Black Diamond, " an American bison (buffalo). "Buffalo nickel" reflectis the common misnomer for the bison.
The nickel is also called an Indian head nickel. Mint Mark -No Mint Mark. Obverse Designer -James Earle Fraser.Reverse Designer -James Earle Fraser. Closed weekends and public holidays.