Gold Buffalo Information
The Gold Buffalo is an American Bullion produced by the US Mint and struck from pure 24 carat gold, in contrast to the 22 carat Eagle. Buffalo coins also are minted in Silver. The coins were authorised by US Congress as part of the Presidential Coin Act 2005 and first minted in June 2006, produced by the US Mint at West Point, New York (but they do not include a mint mark). The Gold Buffalo – nicknamed “the buffalo” was the first fine .9999 (24 karat) gold coin ever minted by the US Mint, with a face value of $50.
The coin was created in order to compete with foreign 24-karat gold bullion coins. Since investors usually prefer 99.99% pure gold over the 91.67% gold used in the American Gold Eagle, many were choosing other coins, such as the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, to meet their bullion needs.
Initially the Buffalo was only available in one ounce version but in 2008, $5, $10, and $25 face value coins were minted with 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/2 oz of gold respectively in proof finishes. However, these fractions were short lived in production and cut from future years, reportedly as part of the Mint’s product re-alignment.
Gold Buffalo Technical Specifications
| Size | Face Value USD |
Total Weight (g) |
Fineness /1.000 |
Gold Content (T oz) |
Gold Content (g) |
Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | $50 | 33.930 | .9999 | 1.00 | 31.104 | 32.66 |
| Half | $25 | 16.965 | .9999 | 0.50 | 15.552 | ? |
| Quarter | $10 | 8.483 | .9999 | 0.25 | 7.776 | ? |
| Tenth | $5 | 3.393 | .9999 | 0.10 | 3.110 | ? |
The design of the coin is based on the classic design by James Earle Fraser used on the much loved 1913 “buffalo nickel”. On the obverse of the coin is a Native American Indian, said to be a composite of three separate Indian Chiefs. Fraser is believed to have named two of the three Indian Chiefs before his death as Chief Two Moons of the Cheyenne and Chief Iron Tail of the Lakota Sioux. As yet there is no information on the third.
The reverse of the coin depicts the iconic American Buffalo, also known as a Bison and the image is a restored version of the original artwork of Fraser.
Featured GOLD Buffalo item
American Buffalo 1 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin, 999.9 Fine | |||||
  Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,825.17 | GOLD | 1.00 | 6.18% | $ 106.17 |
GOLD Buffalo Price Comparison (Click headers to compare by)
| Item | Price | Symbol | Troy Oz | % GOLD Premium | GOLD Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Africa 1997 NATURA WATER BUFFALO Gem Proof 1 oz. gold coin | |||||
  Store: World Gold Coins And... 7622 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 29m (No Bids) Fort Lee,NJ,USA | $ 2,029.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 18.03% | $ 310.00 |
1 Troy Ounce American Buffalo, Gold Bullion 2008 Coin $50 | |||||
 Seller: jamesw5978 98 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 3h 15m (1) Spring,TX,USA | $ 1,800.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 4.71% | $ 81.00 |
1 Troy Ounce American Buffalo, Gold Bullion 2008 Coin $50 | |||||
 Seller: jamesw5978 98 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 3h 16m (3) Spring,TX,USA | $ 1,801.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 4.77% | $ 82.00 |
2006 BUFFALO $50 DOLLAR .999 GOLD UNC 1oz COIN | |||||
 Seller: phgreen 814 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 3h 31m (No Bids) Savannah,GA,USA | $ 1,800.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 4.71% | $ 81.00 |
Rare 2007-W Proof American Buffalo 1oz. Fine Gold Coin, Uncirculated, Boxed, COA | |||||
 Seller: texe56 69 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 3h 58m (1) Flint,TX,USA | $ 1,795.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 4.42% | $ 76.00 |
2006 $50 GOLD BUFFALO "W" GEM PROOF .9999 FINE GOLD ONE TROY OUNCE MINT BOX COA | |||||
 Seller: fillem1 163 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 4h 16m (5) Santa Maria,CA,USA | $ 1,825.05 | GOLD | 1.00 | 6.17% | $ 106.05 |
SIX GOLD $50 AMER. BUFFALO 1oz.EACH PCGS 2006-W-2007-W-2008-W-2009-W-2010-2011-W | |||||
 Seller: jamese2963 552 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 4h 36m (No Bids) Escondido,CA,USA | $ 32,000.00 | GOLD | 6.00 | 210.26% | $ 21,686.00 |
(4) - 2006 $50 Gold Buffalo NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo | |||||
 Seller: apdamic 477 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 4h 40m (No Bids) Greenacres,WA,USA | $ 8,250.00 | GOLD | 4.00 | 19.98% | $ 1,374.00 |
American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin - 2011 24-carat | |||||
 Seller: globalbooksales 502 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 0d 5h 33m (No Bids) Mesa,AZ,USA | $ 1,960.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 14.02% | $ 241.00 |
American Buffalo 1 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin, 999.9 Fine | |||||
Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,825.17 | GOLD | 1.00 | 6.18% | $ 106.17 |
2011 1oz. AMERICAN GOLD BUFFALO GRATED MS 70 | |||||
 Seller: mygirlsgold1 69 (98.6%) Auction ending in 0d 9h 2m (4) Ormond Beach,FL,USA | $ 1,866.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 8.55% | $ 147.00 |
2006 $50 GOLD BUFFALO NGC MS69 FIRST STRIKE & LAST* | |||||
 Store: FREDDIES COINS AND D... 7766 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 9h 33m (No Bids) Bristol,TN,USA | $ 2,195.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 27.69% | $ 476.00 |
2009 BUFFALO .9999 GOLD COIN NGC MS 70 | |||||
 Store: VINTAGE COIN COMPANY 67189 (99.9%) Auction ending in 0d 9h 39m (9) USA | $ 1,850.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 7.62% | $ 131.00 |
2009 BUFFALO .9999 GOLD COIN NGC MS 70 EARLY RELEASES | |||||
 Store: VINTAGE COIN COMPANY 67189 (99.9%) Auction ending in 0d 9h 43m (8) USA | $ 1,780.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 3.55% | $ 61.00 |
GOLD AMERICAN BUFFALO - I OZ. PURE, PROOF COIN IN BOX W/ C.O.A. | |||||
 Seller: anniebtd 333 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 9h 50m (No Bids) Senoia,GA,USA | $ 1,850.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 7.62% | $ 131.00 |
2010-W AMERICAN BUFFALO $50 GOLD COIN ULTRA CAMEO PF70 NGC EARLY RELEASES! | |||||
 Store: Park Avenue Numsimat... 747 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 9h 50m (2) Miami Beach,FL,USA | $ 2,080.55 | GOLD | 1.00 | 21.03% | $ 361.55 |
US 2006 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold $50 Proof Coin. MINT IN BOX W/ COA | |||||
 Seller: mingoling 1476 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 10h 1m (3) Demotte,IN,USA | $ 1,875.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 9.08% | $ 156.00 |
2007 BUFFALO .9999 GOLD COIN NGC MS 70 EARLY RELEASES | |||||
 Store: VINTAGE COIN COMPANY 67189 (99.9%) Auction ending in 0d 10h 2m (10) USA | $ 1,900.01 | GOLD | 1.00 | 10.53% | $ 181.01 |
2008-W $5 1/10TH OUNCE GOLD BUFFALO..BU..CASE/COA | |||||
 Store: VINTAGE COIN COMPANY 67189 (99.9%) Auction ending in 0d 10h 15m (No Bids) Nyack,NY,USA | $ 550.00 | GOLD | 0.10 | 219.95% | $ 378.10 |
2008 American Buffalo 1/10 ounce gold uncircullated coin w org us mint box COA | |||||
 Store: Marley Coins and Stu... 2084 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 10h 18m (6) Lanham,MD,USA | $ 339.00 | GOLD | 0.10 | 97.21% | $ 167.10 |
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GOLD Price
| USD | Date | ||
| GOLD | 1,719.00 | 06/02/2012 | PM |
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