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Key Facts & Value

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Key Fact

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Description

This is a one-troy-ounce, .9999 fine gold bullion coin issued by the United States Mint. It features the iconic Buffalo Nickel design by James Earle Fraser, with a Native American portrait on the obverse and a bison on the reverse. The coin has a diameter of 32.7 mm and a thickness of 2.95 mm. It is struck at the West Point Mint.

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History

The Gold Buffalo coin design is a direct homage to the beloved Buffalo Nickel, originally designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser and minted from 1913 to 1938. The modern gold version was first produced in 2006, bringing Fraser's classic American imagery to a new medium and appealing to both coin collectors and precious metal investors.

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Facts

The obverse design is often cited as a composite of several Native American chiefs. The reverse depicts a bison, inspired by 'Black Diamond,' a resident of the Central Park Zoo. The coin's high purity of 99.99% gold makes it a desirable asset for bullion collectors.

Value Fact

As a gold bullion coin, its value is closely tied to the spot price of gold, plus a premium for its manufacturing and collectible nature. Demand is driven by gold prices and collector interest in the historical design. Prices can fluctuate significantly based on market conditions.

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CategoryCoins
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Weight1 Troy Oz
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Coins TypeCommemorative
Denomination50 Dollars
CurrencyUSD
Obverse DescriptionPortrait of a Native American
Obverse CreatorJames Earle Fraser
Reverse DescriptionAmerican Bison
Reverse CreatorJames Earle Fraser
Mint or Printing PressU.S. Mint
Diameter32.7 mm
Thickness2.95 mm
Production TypeBullion
Edge TypeReeded
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Country / EmpireUnited States
Start Year2006
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Mint MarkW
Obverse ObjectsIndian Head
Reverse ObjectsBison
ShapeRound
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