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1 oz American Gold Buffalo – Random Year BU
The 1 oz American Gold Buffalo combines one full troy ounce of highly pure gold with one of the most recognizable designs in American coinage. Introduced by the United States Mint in 2006, the American Gold Buffalo became the first .9999 fine, 24-karat gold bullion coin produced by the U.S. Mint.
This listing is for a random-year Brilliant Uncirculated 1 oz American Gold Buffalo. The specific year supplied will depend on available inventory. Random-year Gold Buffalo coins are an excellent choice for buyers focused primarily on gold content, purity and competitive bullion pricing rather than obtaining a particular date.
1 oz American Gold Buffalo Highlights
- Contains 1.000 troy ounce of pure gold
- Struck from .9999 fine, 24-karat gold
- Issued by the United States Mint
- $50 legal-tender face value
- Brilliant Uncirculated bullion condition
- Random year based on available inventory
- Weight and purity guaranteed by the U.S. government
- Features James Earle Fraser’s classic American coin designs
- Eligible for qualifying Precious Metals IRAs
- Among the purest official gold bullion coins issued by the United States
1 oz American Gold Buffalo Specifications
| Metal | Gold |
| Fine Gold Weight | 1.000 troy oz |
| Weight | 31.103 grams |
| Purity | .9999 fine gold |
| Gold Content | 99.99% / 24 karat |
| Diameter | 32.70 mm |
| Face Value | $50 USD |
| Issuer | United States Mint |
| Designer | James Earle Fraser |
| Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | Random year based on inventory |
Classic American Buffalo Design
The American Gold Buffalo’s designs are based on James Earle Fraser’s famous 1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel, also commonly known as the Indian Head Nickel. Fraser was a prominent American sculptor and a former student of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
The obverse features Fraser’s profile portrait of a Native American, accompanied by the inscription LIBERTY and the coin’s year of issue. The design has become one of the most recognizable portraits in the history of American coinage.
The reverse depicts an American buffalo, or bison, standing on a raised mound. The reverse also includes the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, the $50 face value and the coin’s designation of 1 OZ. .9999 FINE GOLD.
Why Buy a 1 oz American Gold Buffalo?
The American Gold Buffalo is particularly attractive to buyers who want an official U.S. bullion coin with exceptionally high gold purity. Unlike the 22-karat American Gold Eagle, which uses silver and copper to increase durability, the Gold Buffalo is struck from 99.99% pure 24-karat gold.
Each coin contains exactly one troy ounce of gold, making its precious-metal content straightforward to understand and compare with the prevailing gold market. Its status as a United States Mint bullion coin also provides broad recognition among precious-metals dealers, collectors and investors.
The Gold Buffalo provides another option for buyers who prefer government-issued bullion over privately minted bars or rounds while still seeking .9999 fine gold purity.
American Gold Buffalo coins may also be held in qualifying self-directed Precious Metals IRAs. Learn more about Precious Metals IRAs or browse our complete selection of gold coins and bullion.
Gold Buffalo vs. American Gold Eagle
Both the American Gold Buffalo and American Gold Eagle contain one full troy ounce of pure gold and are official U.S. Mint bullion coins, but their compositions differ. The Gold Buffalo is struck from .9999 fine 24-karat gold, while the American Gold Eagle uses a 22-karat gold alloy containing silver and copper for additional durability.
For buyers whose priority is maximum gold purity, the Gold Buffalo offers the advantage of a nearly pure 24-karat composition. Buyers who value the durability and long-established global recognition of the American Gold Eagle may prefer that series. Both provide direct ownership of one full troy ounce of gold.
What Does Random Year Mean?
The specific year you receive will be selected from American Federal Coin & Bullion’s available inventory when your order is fulfilled. Multiple-coin orders may contain the same year or different years. Random-year bullion is designed for buyers whose primary objective is acquiring the coin for its gold content and bullion value rather than obtaining a specific date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much gold is in a 1 oz American Gold Buffalo?
Each American Gold Buffalo contains exactly 1.000 troy ounce of gold.
What is the purity of the American Gold Buffalo?
The coin is struck from .9999 fine gold, making it 99.99% pure and 24 karat.
What is the face value of a 1 oz American Gold Buffalo?
The coin carries a legal-tender face value of $50 USD. Its bullion value, however, is based primarily on its gold content and the prevailing market price of gold.
When was the American Gold Buffalo first issued?
The United States Mint introduced the American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin program in 2006.
Which year will I receive?
This is a random-year product. The specific date supplied depends on available inventory when your order is fulfilled.
Is the American Gold Buffalo the same purity as the American Gold Eagle?
No. The Gold Buffalo is .9999 fine, 24-karat gold. The American Gold Eagle is a 22-karat alloy, although the 1 oz Gold Eagle still contains exactly one full troy ounce of pure gold.
Can an American Gold Buffalo be held in a Precious Metals IRA?
American Gold Buffalo coins may qualify for holding in certain Precious Metals IRAs, subject to applicable IRS rules and custodian requirements.
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