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In 2006, the United States Mint introduced its first-ever 24-karat gold coin. The American Gold Buffalo features designs based on one of the nation’s most beloved circulation coin designs, the Buffalo Nickel. Originally designed in 1913 by James Earle Fraser, the visuals on the Gold Buffalo are a celebration of America’s indigenous people and its bountiful wildlife. Right now, 2006 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coins in perfect condition are available online from Bullion Metals.

Arrives in NGC plastic slabs!1styear of issue for Gold Buffalos!Final mintage of 337,012 coins!Limited availability of certified perfect coins!Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.Bears a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.Issued a Grade of Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.First Strike designation.Indigenous figure on the obverse.American bison on the reverse.

1styear of issue for Gold Buffalos!

Final mintage of 337,012 coins!

Limited availability of certified perfect coins!

Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.

Bears a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.

Issued a Grade of Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

Indigenous figure on the obverse.

Each 2006 1 oz American Gold Buffalo featured here comes in perfect condition with a plastic slab from the NGC. Mint State 70 coins exhibit full, original mint luster and have no detracting flaws present. The First Strike designation indicates a coin that was received for grading within 30 days of its initial release from the US Mint.

American Gold Buffalo coins feature a design inspired by the Buffalo Nickel. The Buffalo Nickel, officially known as the Indian Head Nickel, was designed by James Earle Fraser. It was minted from 1913 to 1938. The obverse side of the coin features a Native American chief, believed to be a composite of several Native American leaders, while the reverse side showcases an American bison, commonly referred to as a buffalo, standing on a mound.

For the obverse of the 2006 American Gold Buffalo Coin, the US Mint offers Fraser’s right-profile bust of an indigenous figure. This design was inspired by the composite image of several Native American leaders, including Iron Tail (a Sioux chief), Two Moons (a Cheyenne chief), and John Big Tree (a Seneca chief). The portrayal aims to symbolize the rugged and stoic spirit of the American West.

In the reverse design of 2006 1 oz Gold Buffalo Coins, you will find the image of an American bison. The depiction of the buffalo is robust and realistic, capturing the power and majesty of this iconic North American animal.