American Gold Buffalo 1 oz

Currenty plus $130.00. Walk-in only at this time

The American $50 Buffalo,known as the Gold Buffalo, is a 24-karat 1 oz gold bullion coin. This coin was first offered for sale by the United States Mint on June 22, 2006. Prior to this, the only gold bullion coin was the American Gold Eagle which is only 22-karat, with an alloy of silver and copper providing added wear-resistance.  The design of the American Buffalo is a modified version of the noted Buffalo nickel designed by James Earle Fraser, and first issued in early 1913. The obverse of the coin depicts a Native American profile, and the reverse features an American Buffalo, also known as a bison. The American Gold Buffalo weighs 31.108 grams, has a diameter of 32.7mm., and a thickness of 2.95mm. The edges are reeded. Random dates according to inventory.