American Gold Buffalo Coins

The American Gold Buffalo Coin was introduced in 2006. These were the first coins produced by the United States Mint with a composition of 24 karat gold. The series features the famous design by James Earle Fraser used for the Indian Head or Buffalo Nickel. Due to the iconic design and purity of the gold content, the coins have been very popular with both precious metals investors and coin collectors.


Since 2006, Gold Buffalo coins have been offered in bullion and proof versions. The bullion versions are sold through the US Mint's network of authorized purchasers who resell the coins to other dealers and the public. The proof versions are sold directly by the US Mint.

In 2008, the United States Mint expanded their line of Gold Buffalo coins for collectors. The expansion included fractional versions of the proof coin in 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz sizes. The US Mint also offered a collectible uncirculated versions of the coins across the full range of weights. These coins were struck on specially burnished blanks and carried the "W" mint mark. At the end of 2008, the US Mint announced that all of the newly introduced collector coins wold be discontinued, making them special one year issues.

From 2009 onwards, the US Mint resumed issuing only the one ounce bullion coin and one ounce proof coin.

Collectors of the series often pursue coins that have been encapsulated and graded by the two major coin grading services PCGS and NGC. Coins which receive the highest grades of Proof 70 or MS 70 command premiums above lower grade or unencapsulated coins.

This site will provide further information on the series and a wide selection of PCGS and NGC American Gold Buffalo Coins for sale. This includes all years of the series and all versions of the coin. Find the perfect Gold Buffalo to add to your collection!