1 oz American Gold Buffalo

The 1 oz American Gold Buffalo is one of the most recognized U.S. gold bullion coins. First issued in 2006 by the United States Mint, it was the first U.S. 24-karat gold coin made for investors.

Quick Facts

• Weight: 1 troy ounce
• Purity: .9999 fine gold (24 karat)
• Face Value: $50 USD
• Diameter: 32.7 mm
• Legal Tender: Backed by the U.S. government for weight and purity

Design

• Obverse: Native American profile based on James Earle Fraser’s classic 1913 Buffalo Nickel design
• Reverse: American buffalo (bison), modeled after Black Diamond from the New York Zoo