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$50 American Buffalo Gold

The American Buffalo gold coin series is based on one of the United States most revered coins, the Buffalo Nickel designed by James Earle Fraser in 1913. Fraser's design was slightly modified for the new gold coin. Where the mound area of the original coin on the reverse read "FIVE CENTS" it has been changed to "$50 1 OZ. .9999 FINE GOLD. " The traditional motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" appears on the reverse to the left of the buffalo's head.

First released in 2006 the Buffalo gold coin weighs in a 31.108 grams, is 2.95mm thick with reeded edges and is composed of 99.99% pure (24k) gold. In 2008 an addition of fractional Buffalo gold coins was included in $5, $10, $25 denominations composed of 1/10th oz, 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz of gold respectively.

Interestingly the Buffalo gold coin is the first pure gold coin (99.99% 24K) produced by the U.S. Mint. Some have speculated this was done to compete with other nations gold coins that were outselling the American Gold Eagle which is 91.67% (22k) pure.

For whatever reason it was produced, the American Buffalo gold coin is a boon for the collector. It is one of the most beautiful gold coins every produced by the US Mint and is widely collected and admired.

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2008 W $50 Ounce 999 Gold Buffalo PCGS MS 69 Rare Unc
2008 W $50 Ounce 999 Gold Buffalo PCGS MS 69 Rare Unc
Paypal   US $3,450.00

6h 2m
2007 GOLD PROOF BUFFALO $50 ONE TROY OUNCE from US Mint
2007 GOLD PROOF BUFFALO $50 ONE TROY OUNCE from US Mint
Paypal   US $1,316.00
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8h 11m
2007 PCGS MS70 First Strike $50 Gold Buffalo
2007 PCGS MS70 First Strike $50 Gold Buffalo
Paypal   US $1,999.00

8h 44m
10 2010 1oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
10 2010 1oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
Paypal   US $13,200.00
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8h 52m
20 2010 1oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
20 2010 1oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
Paypal   US $26,200.00
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8h 53m
2 2010 1 oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
2 2010 1 oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
Paypal   US $2,730.00
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9h 10m
1 2010 1 oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
1 2010 1 oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
Paypal   US $1,390.00
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5 2010 1 oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
5 2010 1 oz Gold $50 American Buffalo PCGS MS70 Coin
Paypal   US $6,670.00
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2008 $50 1 OZ GOLD BUFFALO MS70 NGC CELEBRATION COIN
2008 $50 1 OZ GOLD BUFFALO MS70 NGC CELEBRATION COIN
Paypal   US $1,635.00

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2008 W $50 Unc Gold Buffalo w Mint Box Capsule and COA
2008 W $50 Unc Gold Buffalo w Mint Box Capsule and COA
Paypal   US $3,349.00
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11h 46m
2006 W Buffalo PCGS PR 70 DCAM $50 Gold $1895 retail
2006 W Buffalo PCGS PR 70 DCAM $50 Gold $1895 retail
Paypal   US $1,550.00
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12h 56m
2009 Buffalo $50 PCGS MS70 9999 First Strike GOLD 24k
2009 Buffalo $50 PCGS MS70 9999 First Strike GOLD 24k
Paypal   US $1,266.99
10 Bids
13h 2m
24k solid gold $50 American Buffalo coin
24k solid gold $50 American Buffalo coin
Paypal   US $1,200.00
1 Bid
14h 36m
24k solid gold $50 American Buffalo Proof coin
24k solid gold $50 American Buffalo Proof coin
Paypal   US $1,275.00
2 Bids
14h 49m
2009 W Gold Buffalo Proof Box $ 50 ONE OUNCE with COA
2009 W Gold Buffalo Proof Box $ 50 ONE OUNCE with COA
Paypal   US $.99
1 Bid
14h 50m