American Buffalo 2023 One Ounce Gold Proof Coin

American Buffalo Coin Program
West Point (W)
$3,540.00
  • 24-karat gold coin features designs based on the original 1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel designed by James Earle Fraser
  • Quantities are limited—don’t miss out on adding this gorgeous coin to your collection
  • Struck at the United States Mint facility in West Point
Item Number: 23EL
Mintage Limit: n/a
Product Limit: 16,000
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 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.

The obverse (heads) portrays James Earle Fraser’s profile representation of a Native American with the inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “2023.”

The reverse (tails) design features an American Buffalo (also known as a bison). Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “$50,” “1 OZ.,” and “.9999 FINE GOLD.”

To complement its handsome design, the coin is encapsulated and placed in a black presentation case with the United States Mint seal on the lid. The case fits into an outer sleeve and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Don’t miss out on adding this beautiful and treasured addition to your collection!

Product Specifications
Denomination: $50
Finish: Proof
Composition: 99.99% Gold
Gold Fine Weight: 1.0000 troy ounce
Diameter: 1.287 inches (32.70 mm)
Edge: Reeded
Mint and Mint Mark: West Point - W
Privy Mark: None

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 2023 One Ounce Gold Proof Coin
American Buffalo Coin Program
West Point (W)
$3,540.00
  • 24-karat gold coin features designs based on the original 1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel designed by James Earle Fraser
  • Quantities are limited—don’t miss out on adding this gorgeous coin to your collection
  • Struck at the United States Mint facility in West Point
Item Number: 23EL
Mintage Limit: n/a
Product Limit: 16,000
Household Order Limit: None