The US 1934 Nickel coin, designed by Felix Schlag, features a buffalo on the reverse and a portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse. In 1934, the United States was in the midst of the Great Depression, with widespread unemployment and economic struggles. The coin’s composition of nickel and copper reflected the metal shortages of the time while maintaining economic stability through traditional coinage.
Politically, 1934 was under Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, aimed at economic recovery. The 1934 Nickel’s design symbolized American resilience and the hope for renewal, aligning with Roosevelt’s efforts to rebuild the economy and restore national confidence.