The US 1908 Nickel, designed by Felix Schlag, marked a shift in American coinage. The design, featuring a buffalo on one side and an Indian head on the other, symbolized the nation’s growing pride in its Western heritage. This nickel was minted during a period of economic transition, as the U.S. was embracing industrial growth while grappling with economic inequality.
Politically, the US 1908 Nickel coincided with a period of increasing nationalism and economic reforms, including the establishment of the Federal Reserve in 1913. The nickel’s composition, made of copper and nickel, represented the U.S.s move toward more modern currency production, solidifying its economic foundation.