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The 2001 American Buffalo Commemorative Silver Dollar celebrates the opening of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian. It revives James Earle Fraser’s classic Buffalo Nickel design (1913–1938). Struck in 90% silver, the coins sold out nationwide in just 15 days.Design and Physical Traits Obverse (Heads): Profile portrait of a Native American, featuring the inscription "LIBERTY" and the year "2001".Reverse (Tails): An American buffalo (bison) standing on a mound, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the denomination "ONE DOLLAR".Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (.900 fine silver).Weight: 26.73 grams.Diameter: 38.10 millimeters.