Those were followed by the Liberty Head nickel (1883-1913), Buffalo or Indian Head nickel (1913-1938) and Jefferson nickel (1938-present). Trending Now: I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: 6 Steps I ...

Officially known as the Indian Head Nickel, the Buffalo nickel ... the Mint discontinued the Buffalo nickel in favor of the Jefferson nickel, and the latter remains in circulation to this day.