American Gold Buffalo Coins

The American Gold Buffalo Coin was first introduced in 2006. It features the famous design from James Earle Fraser for the Indian Head or Buffalo Nickel. These were the first coins produced by the United States Mint with a composition of 24 karat gold. The series has proven 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 additionally offered a collectible uncircualted versions of the coins across the full range of weights. These coins were struck on specially burnished blanks and carry 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.

This site will provide you with 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!