5 oz Buffalo 999 Fine Silver Bar Circulated Mintage: N/A Manufacturer: SilverTowne Metal content: 5 troy oz Purity: 999 Fine Silver Country: USA James Earle Fraser created one of the most instantly recognizable coin designs in American history when he developed the Buffalo Nickel. One of the first major American denominations to feature indigenous figures and symbols, the Buffalo Nickel was in production from 1913 to 1938. Today, the design lives on both at the United States Mint and in the silver and copper bullion products of private mints in the United States.