American Gold Buffalo BU, 1‑oz .9999 fine 24‑karat U.S. bullion coin based on the classic Buffalo nickel design
American Gold Buffalo bullion coins are the only 1‑oz, 24‑karat (.9999 fine) gold coins ever struck by the U.S. Mint, giving buyers a way to hold pure, government‑guaranteed gold in classic legal‑tender form.
First issued in 2006 and carrying a $50 face value, Gold Buffaloes contain one full troy ounce of gold and are backed by the United States government as to weight and purity, unlike American Gold Eagles which use a 22‑karat alloy. Their design revives James Earle Fraser’s 1913 Buffalo nickel: a bold Native American portrait on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse, with inscriptions for denomination, weight, and .9999 purity.
Because they combine maximum gold purity, iconic U.S. artwork, and deep international liquidity, American Gold Buffaloes have become a core modern bullion coin for investors who prefer true 24‑karat gold but still want the reassurance of U.S. Mint backing.
