The 2025 1 oz American Gold Buffalo (BU) is part of the long-standing American Buffalo bullion coin series, first launched by the U.S. Mint in 2006 as the nation’s first .9999-fine 24-karat gold coin.
🚀 Key Features
Metal Content: 1 Troy ounce of .9999 pure gold (24K)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — sharp strikes with no circulation wear
Face Value: $50 (legal tender in the United States)
Purity: 99.99% gold
Diameter: ~32.7 mm
Thickness: ~2.95 mm
Mint Facility: Struck at the West Point Mint (W)
🎨 Design
Obverse (Front): A dignified Native American profile based on the iconic Buffalo Nickel designed by James Earle Fraser.
Reverse (Back): An American bison (buffalo) standing on a mound — representing strength and the heritage of the American West.
📜 About the Series
The Gold Buffalo bullion program is renowned among collectors and investors for its pure gold content, classic design, and strong market recognition.
Coins usually ship individually in protective flips, and multiples are often packed in tubes of 20.
Being IRA-eligible makes them a popular choice for retirement portfolios.