The American Buffalo coin is struck in fine gold by the United States Mint. The American Buffalo coin has been released since 2006 and was the first American pure gold 1 troy ounce coin. The motivation behind the American Buffalo was to compete with other mints as the United States Mint had not yet minted pure gold coins. The American Buffalo coin is struck in the highest proportion of 99.99%. The American Buffalo coin is a very interesting coin for investors and is considered a legal tender in the United States. The American Buffalo coin, therefore, has a face value of $50.
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The obverse of the American Buffalo coin is based on the 1931 Indian Head Nickel design, designed by James Earle Fraser. He was an American sculptor from Winona, Minnesota, who grew up near the American border in the late 1800s. A beautiful American buffalo is depicted and reflects James Earle Fraser’s vision on the American West. The design is a true classic and much appreciated, which gives the American Buffalo coin a beautiful appearance. The nominal value, country of issue, weight, and content can also be read. The reverse of the American Buffalo coin shows a portrait of an Indian headman. The image is also designed by James Earle Fraser. On the reverse, also the year of issue and can be read.