The 1938-D Buffalo Nickel is a five-cent coin featuring a classic American design with a Native American profile on one side and an American buffalo on the other. Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, the coin is slightly larger than a current nickel and known for its iconic imagery representing early 20th-century U.S. coinage. It can be used for educational purposes, as a conversation starter, or as part of a historical currency collection.