USA – American Gold Buffalo


USA - American Gold Buffalo

The American Buffalo, also known as a Gold Buffalo, is a 24-karat gold coin. The American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin was the first pure gold coin minted by the US Mint. It was first minted in 2006.

  • Denomination: $50
  • Finish: Proof
  • Composition: 99.99% Gold
  • Diameter: 1.287 inches (32.70 mm)
  • Weight: 1.0000 troy ounce (31.103 grams)
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Mint and Mint Mark: West Point – W (on proof only)
  • Years minted: 2006 - present
Available as 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz gold and as bullion or proof versions. Only the proof version carries the 'W' mintmark; it's on the obverse on the left of the neck. Note that the American Buffalo is 99.99% gold as opposed to the American Gold Eagle which is 91.67% gold, although they both do contain 1oz of gold.

The Reverse is by James Earle Fraser and is a modified version of the American Buffalo coin designed in 1913. The image is of a buffalo (or American bison) standing on a mound, from which the coin gets its nickname.

The Obverse is also a modified version of James Earle Fraser's Indian Head used on nickels which he designed in 1913. The image is a mixture of three chiefs from different tribes who modeled for Fraser.

Image credit: United States Mint.

Mintage: Not known
Minted at US Mint - West Point
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1oz American Buffalo Gold Coin Best Value
1oz American Buffalo Gold Coin Best Value
£ 4,355.85
Gold Coin American Gold Buffalo 2025 - USA - Bullion Coin - 1 oz BU
Gold Coin American Gold Buffalo 2025 - USA - Bullion Coin - 1 oz BU
£ 4,479.13
2007 Buffalo 1oz Gold Coin NGC MS70 TOP GRADE
2007 Buffalo 1oz Gold Coin NGC MS70 TOP GRADE
£ 4,395.00
American Buffalo 1/200 oz Gold Coin $30 Liberia 2026
American Buffalo 1/200 oz Gold Coin $30 Liberia 2026
£ 79.83
2026 American Gold Buffalo Gold Coin - USA - Bullion Coin - 1 oz BU
2026 American Gold Buffalo Gold Coin - USA - Bullion Coin - 1 oz BU
£ 4,297.59
2025 Pure Gold Buffalo Coin $5 Cook Island  .9999 Bullion
2025 Pure Gold Buffalo Coin $5 Cook Island .9999 Bullion
£ 88.23
2006 PROOF GOLD AMERICAN  BUFFALO BOX, COA, COVER BOX  *NO COIN / NO CAPSULE*
2006 PROOF GOLD AMERICAN BUFFALO BOX, COA, COVER BOX *NO COIN / NO CAPSULE*
£ 24.91
Pure Gold America Buffalo & Eagle Gold Bar Bullion .9999
Pure Gold America Buffalo & Eagle Gold Bar Bullion .9999
£ 133.23

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Category: Gold Coins
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Which Mint: US Mint - West Point
Founded in 1792, The US Mint is the United State's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. This is the U.S. Mint West Point Facility, New York. Mintmark: W.
Country of Origin: United States of America
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of 50 states. It's currency is the Dollar (USD $1) and that is equivalent to 100 cents.

The United States mints many famous coins in gold, silver and lesser metals. The USA has several Mints, such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point (NY) and Denver.
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