A money clip stamped from a real buffalo nickel, made in Montana
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- Best for
- someone who has stopped carrying a bifold, and gift lists for a person who is hard to buy for and appreciates something with actual provenance
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- A money clip holds cash and a few cards, so if you carry six cards and a transit pass you still need a wallet
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A Montana Silversmiths money clip built around a scalloped Indian head buffalo nickel, made in the United States. The buffalo nickel was minted from 1913 to 1938 and is one of the more recognizable pieces of American coinage, and scalloping the edge turns it into an object rather than just a coin glued to metal. As an everyday carry item a money clip is a different proposition from a wallet: it holds cash and two or three cards flat in a front pocket instead of building a brick in your back one. Montana Silversmiths has made Western silverwork since 1973. Best fit: someone who has stopped carrying a bifold, and gift lists for a person who is hard to buy for and appreciates something with actual provenance.
Pros
- Built around a genuine buffalo nickel rather than a stamped reproduction
- Made in the USA by a Western silverwork maker rather than sourced generically
- Front-pocket carry keeps cash and a couple cards flat instead of a back-pocket brick
- Distinctive enough that people notice it, which is rare for an everyday carry item
Cons
- A money clip holds cash and a few cards, so if you carry six cards and a transit pass you still need a wallet
Frequently asked questions
How many cards and bills does it actually hold?
Comfortably a folded stack of bills plus two or three cards. Past that the tension gets uncomfortable and the clip starts to splay, which is true of every money clip.
Is the buffalo nickel real?
Yes, the design is built around an authentic scalloped Indian head nickel rather than a modern reproduction stamp. That is the reason to pick this over a generic clip.
Will the clip lose its tension over time?
Money clips do relax with years of use. Avoiding overstuffing is the main thing that keeps tension, and most quality clips can be gently bent back if they loosen.
Does it fit in a front pocket comfortably?
That is the design intent. It is thin and flat compared to a folded wallet, which is the main practical reason people switch to a clip.
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