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2026 Gold Buffalo | 1 oz

  • Struck in 0.9999 fine gold — the purest standard for U.S. Mint gold coins
  • Weighs 1 troy oz of 24-karat gold with a $50 legal tender face value
  • Obverse features James Earle Fraser's iconic Native American portrait from the classic Buffalo Nickel
  • Reverse depicts Fraser's American bison in bold, high-relief sculptural detail
  • Reeded edge with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM inscriptions

Specifications

Year
2026
Country of Origin
United States
Mint
United States Mint
Metal
Gold
Fineness
0.9999
Weight
1 troy oz
Face Value
$50
Edge
Reeded
Designer
James Earle Fraser
Metal type
Gold
Category
Gold Coins

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2026 Gold Buffalo | 1 oz

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Issued by the United States Mint as part of the long-running Gold Buffalo series

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Description

The 2026 Gold Buffalo 1 oz is the latest annual release in the United States Mint's flagship 24-karat gold coin program, first introduced in 2006 as America's first 0. 9999 fine gold bullion coin. Struck from one full troy ounce of 0. 9999 fine gold and carrying a $50 legal tender face value, this coin stands as a benchmark of American gold coinage. The obverse reproduces James Earle Fraser's celebrated composite portrait of a Native American chief — the same design that graced the iconic Buffalo Nickel of 1913 — inscribed with LIBERTY and the date 2026. The reverse presents Fraser's powerful American bison in deep sculptural relief, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the coin's weight and fineness: 1 OZ. . 9999 FINE GOLD. A reeded edge completes the design. The Gold Buffalo is produced annually in limited quantities relative to demand, making each dated issue a distinct addition to any serious gold coin collection. Its combination of historic American artistry, maximum 24-karat purity, and U. S. Mint provenance makes the 2026 issue a cornerstone piece for both bullion and numismatic collectors alike.

Frequently asked questions

This coin contains exactly one troy ounce of 0.9999 fine gold — the highest purity standard used by the United States Mint. At 24 karats, the Gold Buffalo is among the purest gold coins issued by any sovereign mint in the world, making it highly sought after by collectors and gold stackers alike.
The 2026 Gold Buffalo carries a $50 USD legal tender face value and is issued by the United States Mint. It is an official U.S. government coin, backed by its stated weight and fineness of 1 oz of 0.9999 fine gold under the Presidential $1 Coin Act and subsequent bullion coin legislation.
Both sides reproduce James Earle Fraser's original Buffalo Nickel artwork from 1913. The obverse shows a composite portrait of a Native American chief inscribed with LIBERTY and the date. The reverse features a full-body American bison in high relief, accompanied by national mottoes and the coin's weight and fineness.
Yes. The Gold Buffalo series has been produced annually by the United States Mint since 2006, when it debuted as America's first 0.9999 fine gold bullion coin. Each year carries a unique date, and earlier issues are actively collected by numismatists who pursue complete date runs of this landmark series.

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