2016 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin NGC MS70

The American Gold Buffalo was the first coin from the United States Mint ever to be struck using 24-karat, .9999 pure gold. The American Gold Eagle was the mints first coin to surpass the .900 purity level in more than 150 years, but the American Gold Buffalo stands as the purest coin ever produced by the mint. Right now, the 2016 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin is available in perfect condition from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• 10^th annual striking of the American Gold Buffalo!
• Arrives in a protective plastic slab.
• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Face value of $50 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Earned an MS70 grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Inspired by the design of the Indian Head/Buffalo Nickel.
• Original design by James Earle Fraser.

Each of the 2016 American Gold Buffalo coins in this product listing is available as a perfect specimen from the NGC. Coins with an MS70 grade have their full, original mint luster and lack any type of detracting flaw or degrading marks.

The American Gold Buffalo was introduced by the United States Mint for the first time in 2006, making these 2016 coins part of the 10^th anniversary celebration of the Gold Buffalo program. The coins are available today in a one ounce bullion product and a one ounce proof product, though fractional-weight proofs were struck one time in 2008.

James Earle Fraser’s classic Buffalo Nickel design was chosen for the imagery on the American Gold Buffalo. Fraser created the image of a Native American chieftain and a North American bison for use on the nation’s five-cent piece in 1913, and his Buffalo Nickel was in circulation through 1938.

On the obverse face of the American Gold Buffalo is Fraser’s Native American chieftain, comprised of the facial features of three real-life tribal leaders alive in the early 20^th century. His bison design used on the reverse was inspired by Black Diamond, a resident bison in the Central Park Zoo of New York City in the same time period.

If you have questions about these all-new American Gold Buffalo coins, please contact JM Bullion at 800-276-6508. We’re also conveniently available online using our live chat feature or by submitting your questions in writing to our email address.