1 oz Gold Buffalo
The Gold Buffalo is the only 24-karat gold coin produced by the U.S. Mint — pure gold at .9999 fine, carrying the same one troy ounce as an Eagle but at higher purity. This page covers what the coin is, how it compares to the Eagle, and what to watch out for.
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells 1 oz Gold Buffalos. Call or text for current availability or to get a quote on Buffalos you want to buy or sell.
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Coin Specifications
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 1 troy oz (31.1035g total weight) |
| Purity | .9999 fine / 24 karat |
| Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Country | United States |
| First minted | 2006 |
| Face value | $50 USD (legal tender) |
About the 1 oz Gold Buffalo
The 1 oz Gold Buffalo is a U.S. Mint gold bullion coin first issued in 2006. It is 24-karat gold with a purity of .9999 fine. The coin weighs exactly one troy ounce and contains one troy ounce of pure gold — unlike the Gold Eagle, no alloying metals are added.
The coin carries a legal tender face value of $50. It is not traded at face value. Price tracks the gold spot market plus a dealer premium.
The design is based on the 1913 Buffalo Nickel by James Earle Fraser. The obverse shows a composite portrait of a Native American chief. The reverse shows an American bison standing on a mound. The design has remained unchanged since the coin's introduction.
The Gold Buffalo is produced in 1 oz only for the standard bullion version. Proof versions are also produced annually by the U.S. Mint and are valued differently than bullion coins.
Our Take
Gold Buffalos are well-recognized and easy to buy and sell. The U.S. Mint name carries weight with buyers, and most dealers know the coin.
The purity difference over an Eagle is real. Both coins contain one troy ounce of gold. The Buffalo gets there at .9999 fine instead of .9167. Buffalo premiums tend to run a little higher than Eagle premiums. Whether that spread is worth it depends on what you are buying for.
Condition matters more on Buffalos than on most other gold bullion coins. The soft 24-karat gold picks up marks easily. A Buffalo in poor condition may not command the same premium as a clean one — tell us what you have before you come in.
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells 1 oz Gold Buffalos. Call or text for a current quote on either side.