A 1 ounce Buffalo gold coin in proof condition, complete with its original US Mint presentation box and certificate of authenticity. Struck at West Point in .9999 fine gold, this is the purest coin the United States has ever produced — and the proof version is the collector’s edition of it.
Proof Against Bullion
Both hold one troy ounce of the same 24 karat gold. The difference is entirely in how they are made and what comes with them.
- Proof – struck multiple times on polished dies, producing mirrored fields against a frosted relief. Mintages are far smaller, and each coin ships boxed with a numbered certificate.
- Bullion – struck once, no packaging, priced close to the gold market.
A proof therefore costs more than its gold content, sometimes considerably. If you want ounces, buy bullion. If you want the coin as an object, with the finish and the paperwork, this is the version that holds collector interest.
Specifications
- Weight – 1 troy oz of gold.
- Purity – .9999 fine, 24 karat.
- Mint – US Mint, West Point, W mint mark.
- Face value – $50.
- Diameter – 32.7 mm, thickness 2.95 mm.
- Packaging – original presentation box with certificate.
- Year – random selection.
The Fraser Design
James Earle Fraser drew both faces for the Buffalo nickel in 1913, and the Mint carried the design straight onto this coin when the series launched in 2006. The obverse is a Native American portrait; the reverse an American bison, modelled on Black Diamond, a bison then living at the Central Park Zoo. It is one of the few instances of a circulating design from a century earlier being revived for a bullion issue essentially unchanged.
Random Year
Dates are selected from stock rather than chosen, which is what keeps the price below a date-specific proof. Every coin arrives boxed with its certificate regardless of year.
Priced live against gold, shipped fast, discreet and fully insured. We pay cash for proof gold coins when you sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much gold is in a 1 ounce Buffalo gold coin?
One full troy ounce at .9999 fineness — unlike the Gold Eagle, there is no alloy.
Is a proof Buffalo worth more than a bullion one?
Yes, usually well above the gold value, because mintages are lower and the coin arrives boxed and certified.
Should I take it out of the packaging?
No. Proof surfaces mark permanently, and the box and certificate are part of what a buyer is paying for.
Are Gold Buffalos IRA eligible?
Bullion Buffalos are. Proof coins are generally excluded from precious metals IRAs, so check with your custodian before buying this version for one.
