American Gold Buffalo

American Gold Buffalo History

The obverse of the coin features a Native American in profile with the word ‘LIBERTY’ engraved on the shoulder. The reverse side depicts a bison, another powerful symbol of the United States. The inscription ‘UNITED.STATES.OF.AMERICA’ runs across the top of the coin, with ‘e pluribus unum’ (‘out of many, one’) written just below.

On the lower edge of the coin, the face value appears above the quantity and title of the coin (1 OZ. .9999 FINE GOLD). The motto ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ appears below the head of the bison on the reverse.

American Gold Buffalo Price

An important factor affecting the price of a American gold Buffalo coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a 1oz gold Buffalo coin is 31.10g with a fineness of 999.9. This means that a 1oz gold Buffalo coin has a pure gold content of 31.10g. The price of a American gold Buffalo coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

American Gold Buffalo prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new 1oz gold Buffalo coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare American gold Buffalo coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of American gold Buffalo coins in real time. These American gold Buffalo coins have a diameter of 32.7mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

American Gold Buffalo Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a American gold Buffalo? American Gold Buffalo coins have a face value of $50. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the American gold Buffalo coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a 1oz gold Buffalo thanks to the public spot price. The value of a American gold Buffalo is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of 1oz gold Buffalo coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are American Gold Buffalo Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are American gold Buffalo coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a American gold Buffalo has 31.10g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a American gold Buffalo is worth quite quickly.