The United States Mint recognizes two meaningful anniversaries in 2026 for its best-known bullion offerings. The American Eagle series turns 40, and the American Gold Buffalo reaches 20 years of production since its debut in 2006. The Gold Buffalo also remains the only 24-karat gold coin the United States Mint produces each year. Right now, 2026 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coins in certified condition are available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with an individual protective slab!
• 20th anniversary of the Gold Buffalo!
• Distinctive Buffalo label in the slab!
• Limited availability of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• The face value of $50 (USD) is backed by the US government.
• Graded Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• First Day of Issue.
• The obverse offers a portrait of an indigenous figure.
• On the reverse is the American bison.

All 2026 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coins available here come in sturdy, clear slabs with MS70 grades. An MS70 grade indicates a perfect coin, meaning it has complete original mint luster and no visible marks or distractions. First Day of Issue examples were submitted to the grading service within 24 hours of the mints official release, making them a popular choice for those who enjoy certified coins with early-release designations.

Obverse

On the obverse of 2026 American Gold Buffalo Coins is a right-facing portrait of an indigenous figure. The figures hair is braided, and a single feather is woven into the braid, with strong detail throughout the profile and features. Frasers original version of this portrait debuted on the 1913 Buffalo nickel and remains one of the most recognizable indigenous depictions ever used on United States coinage.

Reverse

The reverse of 2026 1 oz Gold Buffalo Coins features an American bison standing on a raised mound. This design also dates back to Frasers Buffalo nickel work and is known for its bold, grounded appearance. The bison is commonly linked to Black Diamond, a famous bison that lived at the Central Park Zoo in New York during the early 1900s and is believed to have inspired Frasers design.

History

Struck from .9999 pure gold, the Gold Buffalo contains 1 troy ounce and carries a $50 denomination. The coins designs were created by James Earle Fraser and are lifted directly from the iconic Buffalo nickel that circulated from 1913 to 1938. Featuring a strong Native American profile on the obverse and a bison on the reverse, the original nickel is often praised for its artistry, and the modern bullion coin keeps that same look for collectors and investors today.

Ordering

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