The American Buffalo Proof coin was first minted in 2006 and contains one ounce of .9999 fine gold, featuring the iconic Indian Head and Buffalo designs from James Earle Fraser’s 1913 Buffalo nickel. This coin represents the first .9999 fine gold coin produced by the U.S. Mint and honors the artistic heritage of early 20th-century American coinage. The original Buffalo nickel design was created to showcase authentic American themes rather than European classical motifs, making it uniquely American in character. Its proof finish, limited annual mintage, and cultural significance as America’s purest gold coin create substantial collector premiums above gold content value.
