U.S. Gold Buffalos
(2006 - Current)
The American Gold Buffalo was introduced in 2006 as the first .9999 fine (24-karat) gold bullion coin ever issued by the United States Mint. The design is based on the classic Buffalo Nickel created by James Earle Fraser in 1913.
The obverse features a right-facing Native American portrait, while the reverse depicts an American bison standing on a mound. Unlike the American Gold Eagle (which is 22-karat gold), the Gold Buffalo is struck in 99.99% pure gold, appealing to investors who prefer higher purity bullion.
The standard issue contains one troy ounce of gold, with fractional sizes offered in select years. Produced in bullion and proof formats, the American Gold Buffalo combines one of the most recognizable classic U.S. coin designs with modern high-purity gold content, making it a popular choice among both collectors and bullion investors.
Check out dates & mintages U.S. Gold Buffalos, below.Business Strikes
2006 | 337,012
2007 | 222,091
2008 | 189,500
2009 | 200,000
2010 | 209,000
2011 | 174,500
2012 | 132,000
2013 | 239,000
2014 | 177,500
2015 | 220,500
2016 | 219,500
2017 | 99,500
2018 | 121,500
2019 | 61,500
2020 | 242,000
2021 | 350,500
2022 | 410,000
2023 | 410,000
Proof Strikes
2006-W Proof | 246,267
2007-W Proof | 58,998
2008-W Proof | 18,863
2009-W Proof | 49,388
2010-W Proof | 49,263
2011-W Proof | 28,683
2012-W Proof | 19,715
2013-W Proof | 18,584
2014-W Proof | 20,557
2015-W Proof | 16,591
2016-W Proof | 21,878
2017-W Proof | 15,810
2018-W Proof | 15,756
2019-W Proof | 16,930
2020-W Proof | 11,887
2021-W Proof | 15,945
2022-W Proof | 16,590
2023-W Proof | 14,718
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