American Gold Buffaloes
Shop American Gold Buffaloes at Lone Star Coins — the US Mint's .9999 fine 24-karat gold coin, introduced in 2006 with James Earle Fraser's classic Buffalo (Indian Head) design, struck primarily as a 1 oz $50 coin. Live spot-based pricing, in stock in San Antonio — ship nationwide or pick up in our showroom.
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About American Gold Buffaloes
The American Gold Buffalo is the United States' first 24-karat (.9999 fine) gold coin struck for circulation, introduced by the U.S. Mint in 2006. Unlike the American Gold Eagle, which is alloyed for added durability, the Gold Buffalo is struck in pure gold — a distinction that makes it particularly appealing to buyers seeking the highest standard fineness available from a U.S. government sovereign mint.
The coin's design draws directly from James Earle Fraser's iconic 1913 Buffalo nickel, featuring a Native American profile on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse. Both sides of that original design have been faithfully reproduced, giving the Gold Buffalo a strong connection to American numismatic heritage. The coin carries a $50 face value and is produced in the standard 1 troy oz size, making it one of the more straightforward sovereign gold coins in terms of weight and purity options.
Lone Star Coins carries American Gold Buffaloes in both current-year dated issues and random-year coins, all in 1 oz — the format in which the U.S. Mint produces this series. Pricing is updated against the live spot market, and coins are available in stock at our San Antonio showroom for same-day pickup or nationwide shipping. Buyers interested in related U.S. sovereign gold may also want to browse our American Gold Eagles collection, which offers a broader range of fractional weights alongside the 1 oz option.