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Gold American Buffalo Proof 70 Coins
YearMintagePopulationRarity
Gold American Buffalo Coin Facts
Purity - 24 Karat Weight - VAR Cert. - PF70 Face Value - VAR
The Gold American Buffalo coin owes its existence to the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005. The U.S. Mint began producing the coins in 2006, marking the first time the Mint ever made a 24 karat gold coin (.9999 fine).
Each year, the U.S. Mint produces circulating bullion versions of the coin, plus a limited number of "Proof" coins, known for their mirror-like finish and exceptional quality. A small number of these proof coins achieves a perfect score of Proof 70 from one of the main grading services (PGCS or NGC).
In 2008 only, the U.S. Mint produced 4 sizes, including a $50 face value one-ounce coin, $25 one-half ounce coin, $10 one-quarter ounce coin and the $5 one-tenth ounce coin.
YearMintagePopulationRarity
Gold American Buffalo 1 oz Coins
2012TBD TBD TBD
201124,979 2,634 1st
201049,374 3,219 3rd
200949,306 5,210 5th
200818,863 2,870 2nd
200758,998 4,507 4th
2006246,267 14,986 6th
2008 Gold American Buffalo Coins
1 oz18,863 2,870 N/A
1/2 oz12,169 2,918 N/A
1/4 oz13,125 2,908 N/A
1/10 oz18,884 3,986 N/A
About the Coin
The 2012 Gold American Buffalo Proof has been a strong seller for the U.S. Mint, as interest remains high from both collectors and investors. Final mintage numbers are not yet available.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2011 Gold American Buffalo Proof has been a strong seller for the U.S. Mint, as interest remains high from both collectors and investors. Mintage and population figures from March 2012.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2010 Gold American Buffalo Proof was one of the U.S. Mint's most popular coins of the year. Only a small percentage have been certified in perfect Proof 70 condition.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2009 Gold Buffalo Proof has an interesting story. Late in the previous year, the U.S. Mint announced that they would be halting production of the Buffalo to focus on the Gold Eagle. This decision was later reversed, but it took until October 29, for the 2009 Gold Buffalo Proof to be released, resulting in low mintage numbers. Starting this year, only the 1oz $50 face value version of the coin was minted.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2008 Gold Buffalo Proof is the only version of the coin available in multiple sizes, called "fractionals." It originally went on sale July 22, 2008 and was minted in 1/10 oz ($5 face), 1/4 oz ($10 face), 1/2 oz ($25 face) and 1oz ($50 face), just like the Gold Eagle. When the Mint set the price, gold price was spiking, which kept sales slow, resulting in low mintages, for what has proven to be the most prized year in the collection.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2007 Gold American Buffalo Proof was released on May 23, 2007. Since it was the second year the coin was available, initial demand was lower, so fewer were minted. Even so, the Gold Buffalo Proof still outsold the Gold Eagle Proof, proving the coin's popularity.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The Gold American Buffalo Proof was first minted in 2006. It went on sale on June 22, 2006. It was the first 24-karat gold coin ever produced by the U.S. Mint.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2008 Gold Buffalo Proof is the only version of the coin available in multiple sizes, called "fractionals." It originally went on sale July 22, 2008 and was minted in 1/10 oz ($5 face), 1/4 oz ($10 face), 1/2 oz ($25 face) and 1oz ($50 face), just like the Gold Eagle. When the Mint set the price, gold price was spiking, which kept sales slow, resulting in low mintages, for what has proven to be the most prized year in the collection.
These coins are available as a 4-coin set, which includes one of each of the sizes minted in 2008. The total possible population of sets that could be assembled in perfect PF70 condition is 2835, since that is the lowest population of any coin in the set. In reality, however, the number of sets that have actually been assembled is significantly lower, since many coins of each size were purchased independently and are not used in a set.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2008 Gold Buffalo Proof is the only version of the coin available in multiple sizes, called "fractionals." It originally went on sale July 22, 2008 and was minted in 1/10 oz ($5 face), 1/4 oz ($10 face), 1/2 oz ($25 face) and 1oz ($50 face), just like the Gold Eagle. When the Mint set the price, gold price was spiking, which kept sales slow, resulting in low mintages, for what has proven to be the most prized year in the collection.
These coins are available as a 4-coin set, which includes one of each of the sizes minted in 2008. The total possible population of sets that could be assembled in perfect PF70 condition is 2835, since that is the lowest population of any coin in the set. In reality, however, the number of sets that have actually been assembled is significantly lower, since many coins of each size were purchased independently and are not used in a set.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2008 Gold Buffalo Proof is the only version of the coin available in multiple sizes, called "fractionals." It originally went on sale July 22, 2008 and was minted in 1/10 oz ($5 face), 1/4 oz ($10 face), 1/2 oz ($25 face) and 1oz ($50 face), just like the Gold Eagle. When the Mint set the price, gold price was spiking, which kept sales slow, resulting in low mintages, for what has proven to be the most prized year in the collection.
These coins are available as a 4-coin set, which includes one of each of the sizes minted in 2008. The total possible population of sets that could be assembled in perfect PF70 condition is 2835, since that is the lowest population of any coin in the set. In reality, however, the number of sets that have actually been assembled is significantly lower, since many coins of each size were purchased independently and are not used in a set.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
About the Coin
The 2008 Gold Buffalo Proof is the only version of the coin available in multiple sizes, called "fractionals." It originally went on sale July 22, 2008 and was minted in 1/10 oz ($5 face), 1/4 oz ($10 face), 1/2 oz ($25 face) and 1oz ($50 face), just like the Gold Eagle. When the Mint set the price, gold price was spiking, which kept sales slow, resulting in low mintages, for what has proven to be the most prized year in the collection.
These coins are available as a 4-coin set, which includes one of each of the sizes minted in 2008. The total possible population of sets that could be assembled in perfect PF70 condition is 2835, since that is the lowest population of any coin in the set. In reality, however, the number of sets that have actually been assembled is significantly lower, since many coins of each size were purchased independently and are not used in a set.
Looking for something truly unique? Consider a "Date Run Set," including one of each Gold Buffalo ever minted:
2006 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2007 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $25 1/2oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $10 1/4oz Gold American Buffalo
2008 - $5 1/10oz Gold American Buffalo
2009 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2010 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2011 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
2012 - $50 1oz Gold American Buffalo
Source
Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. Population numbers for PF70 coins are from NGC, as of April 2012.
Gold American Buffalo
All of the American Buffalo Gold coins feature a front-side (obverse) design created by James Earle Fraser and used on the original "Buffalo Nickel" issued in 1913. It is a Native American portrait believed to be based on a mix of three Indian chiefs, from three separate tribes: Big Tree, Iron Tail and Two Moons.
The back side (reverse) of the coin shows a large American Buffalo, or bison. This image is believed to be based on a buffalo named Black Diamond, a featured attraction at the New York City Central Park Zoo during the early 1900s.
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