2026 1oz Gold American Buffalo Coin

The 2026 American Gold Buffalo Coin celebrates an important milestone: the 20th anniversary of the series, which was first introduced by the United States Mint in 2006. Alongside the 40th anniversary of the American Eagle Series, the Gold Buffalo remains one of the nation’s most iconic and respected 24-karat gold bullion coins.

Coin Highlights:

• 20th anniversary of the American Gold Buffalo

• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 fine gold in Brilliant Uncirculated condition

• Bears a $50 USD face value backed by the U.S. government

• Obverse features a right-profile portrait of a Native American figure

• Reverse depicts the American bison

The obverse design showcases James Earle Fraser’s iconic depiction of a Native American, originally created for the 1913 Buffalo Nickel. Fraser combined the facial features of three different indigenous figures to create a portrait that honors the spirit and dignity of Native Americans rather than portraying a single individual.

The reverse design, also by Fraser, features the American bison in left-profile relief. Based on Black Diamond, a bison that lived at New York’s Central Park Zoo in the early 20th century, the bison is shown with its head lowered, grazing on a small mound of earth, a symbol of strength, resilience, and the American frontier.

Since its introduction, the American Gold Buffalo has become a premier 24-karat gold coin program, with millions struck over the past two decades and celebrated worldwide for its artistry, purity, and historical significance.