Series: American Gold Buffalo — the first U.S. gold bullion coin struck in .9999 fine gold, introduced in 2006.
Year: 2023 — part of the annual bullion release.
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a bullion finish that retains original mint luster and strike quality without having entered circulation.
Purity & Weight: Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine (24-karat) gold, the highest purity bullion from the U.S. Mint.
Face Value: $50 U.S. legal tender, backed by the U.S. government — though its market value is based on gold content.
🏅 Design Details
Obverse: Features a Native American portrait adapted from James Earle Fraser’s 1913 Buffalo Nickel design — a composite of several Native American chiefs.
Reverse: Depicts the American bison (buffalo), modeled after Black Diamond, a well-known buffalo once on display at the Central Park Zoo.
Dimensions: Approximately 32.7 mm diameter with a reeded edge and thickness ~2.95 mm — standard for 1 oz American Buffalo bullion coins.
📈 Collector & Investment Appeal
Bullion Standard: The 2023 Gold Buffalo is part of a highly liquid bullion series recognized worldwide and used for precious-metal investing.
Purity: With .9999 fine gold, it’s one of the purest official coins offered by the U.S. Mint.
Legal Tender & Government Backing: Although valued for gold, it remains a legal U.S. coin with a face value of $50.
IRA Eligible: Often permitted in precious-metals IRAs in the U.S. due to its purity and government guarantee.
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