American Buffalo 2017 One Ounce Gold Proof Coin

American Buffalo Coin Program
West Point (W)
$1,710.00
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  • 24–karat gold version of James Earle Fraser’s original Indian head and buffalo designs first used on the Indian Head Nickel
  • Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Minted at the West Point Mint
Item Number: 17EL
Item Limits

Mintage Limit is the total number of a coin manufactured across all products. (For example, a coin may be available in rolls and in our annual sets).

Product Limit is the number of a coin made available in the individual product.

Household Order Limit In cases where we have limited-mintage products (e.g., legislatively mandated or Mint established production or mintage limits), the United States Mint may impose order or household order limits. Order limits help us ensure that we provide fair purchase opportunities to the broadest audience possible. As we monitor our products, limits may be implemented, adjusted, or removed at our discretion.
Mintage Limit: None
Product Limit: None
Household Order Limit: None

The American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin is the first 24–karat gold proof coin ever struck by the U.S. Mint and is the coin collector version of the official United States Mint American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin.

Containing one ounce of .9999 fine 24–karat gold, these lustrous coins are among the world’s purest gold coins. Each coin is presented in an elegant hardwood box with a matte finish and a leather–like inset. It is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the U.S. Mint and will be a beautiful and treasured addition to your coin collection.

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Product Specifications
Denomination: $50
Finish: Proof
Composition: 99.99% Gold
Diameter: 1.287 inches
(32.70 mm)
Weight: 1.0000 troy ounce
(31.103 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mint and Mint Mark: West Point – W

Related Learning Content

American Buffalo Coin Program

In 2006, the United States Mint released the American Buffalo Gold Coin, its first 24-karat denomination, under Public Law 109-145 (the Presidential $1 Coin Act).

The American Buffalo Gold Coin’s obverse and reverse designs feature images by noted American sculptor James Earle Fraser, once a student of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

The coin recreates the popular “Indian Head” or “Buffalo” nickel, which was introduced in 1913 and produced until 1938. The design showcases the native beauty of the American West.

American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins

American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins are the first .9999 fine 24-karat gold coins ever struck by the Mint. These $50 gold coins are available to members of the public seeking a simple and tangible way to own and invest in 24-karat gold in the form of legal tender coins whose content and purity is guaranteed by the U.S. government.

The United States Mint does not sell its bullion coins directly to the public. Instead, we distribute the coins through a network of official distributors called authorized purchasers.

American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins

The Mint also produces American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins for collectors. The term “proof” refers to a specialized minting process that begins by manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with special dies. Each coin is struck multiple times so the softly frosted and highly detailed images seem to float above the field.

An official Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each coin. American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins sell at a fixed price and can be purchased directly from the United States Mint.

American Buffalo 2017 One Ounce Gold Proof Coin
American Buffalo Coin Program
West Point (W)
$1,710.00
  • 24–karat gold version of James Earle Fraser’s original Indian head and buffalo designs first used on the Indian Head Nickel
  • Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Minted at the West Point Mint
Item Number: 17EL
Item Limits

Mintage Limit is the total number of a coin manufactured across all products. (For example, a coin may be available in rolls and in our annual sets).

Product Limit is the number of a coin made available in the individual product.

Household Order Limit In cases where we have limited-mintage products (e.g., legislatively mandated or Mint established production or mintage limits), the United States Mint may impose order or household order limits. Order limits help us ensure that we provide fair purchase opportunities to the broadest audience possible. As we monitor our products, limits may be implemented, adjusted, or removed at our discretion.
Mintage Limit: None
Product Limit: None
Household Order Limit: None