The US Mint celebrates the 20th anniversary of the American Gold Buffalo coins.
The American Gold Buffalo premiered in 2006 as the first 24-carat gold coin produced in the US.
This impressive coin pays tribute to American heritage with James Earle Fraser’s legendary artwork, featuring a noble Native American chief on the obverse and a powerful American bison on the reverse.
Coin Highlights
- Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine gold;
- Bullion coin;
- Produced by the US Mint.
- Face value of USD 50, guaranteed by the US Government;
- The obverse depicts a Native American Chief;
- The reverse features the American Bison
The Design
A refined version of the 1913 Indian Head Nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser, is depicted on the obverse. It showcases a right-facing portrait of a Native American, created by combining features from notable tribal figures, including Big Tree, Iron Tail, and Two Moons.
The design also contains the inscriptions “LIBERTY” near the forehead, the mintage year, and an “F” at the lower left, signifying Fraser’s initials.
The reverse portrays an American Bison, the inspiration for the coin’s name.
The depiction is accompanied by the engravings “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” arched around the outer rim, while “IN GOD WE TRUST” appears near its muzzle. Beneath the bison are details indicating the coin’s denomination, weight, metal content, and purity, reading “$50,” “1 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD.”
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