What is the silver content of a Buffalo nickel?

The silver content in a Buffalo 5-cent piece is zero percent, as it does not contain any silver. The metal content of the coin consists of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel.

The Buffalo nickel gets its name from the reverse side of the coin, which depicts an American buffalo, or bison, standing on a slightly elevated mound. The front of the coin features the bust of a Native American. The coin is also known as the Indian Head nickel and is popular with many coin collectors. The value of any Buffalo nickel, as with all collectible coins, depends on its rarity and condition.