The American Gold Buffalo series started in 2006 and has become one of the most iconic pure gold bullion coins from the U.S. Mint. This offering presents a perfect-grade (MS-70) specimen — indicating no visible imperfections under magnification — slabbed and authenticated by PCGS, one of the leading coin grading services.
🪙 Key Features
Purity & Weight: Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine (24 K) gold, the highest purity produced by the U.S. Mint in bullion coinage.
Grade: Certified MS-70 by PCGS, denoting perfect condition with full original luster and no post-production flaws.
Random Year: The exact year of issue is selected based on stock availability and may vary from coin to coin; dates could be from any year the Buffalo series has been graded MS-70.
Design:
Obverse: Features a Native American profile adapted from James Earle Fraser’s 1913 Buffalo Nickel design.
Reverse: Shows the American bison (buffalo), symbolizing strength and heritage.
Legal Tender: Has a $50 U.S. face value, backed by the U.S. government, though its market value is tied to gold content and collector demand.
Slab Protection: Delivered in a PCGS protective plastic slab that guarantees authenticity and grade.
📈 Collector & Investment Appeal
Top-Tier Grade: An MS-70 coin is highly coveted for its flawless quality and is often more sought after than lower-graded bullion coins.
Gold Content: With 1 oz of pure gold, this coin serves both as a collector piece and a precious-metal investment.
Random Date Variety: Collectors enjoy the chance of receiving coins from different years and with varied PCGS labels (such as “First Strike” or “Early Release”), adding variety to their collections.