1 oz 24 karat gold, live melt value
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Melt value is the value of the metal only. Dealers usually buy a little under melt and sell above it, and rare dates or high-grade coins can be worth much more to collectors.
| Years | 2006 to present |
| Gold | 1 troy oz, .9999 fine (24 karat) |
| Weight | 31.103 g |
| Face value | $50 |
The American Gold Buffalo was the U.S. Mint’s first 24 karat (.9999 fine) gold bullion coin. Its design is based on James Earle Fraser’s Buffalo nickel.
Condition and rarity can make some coins worth far more than their metal. Here are the ones collectors look for:
Mintages from PCGS CoinFacts and other standard references. Collector values depend on exact date, mint mark and grade, so check a current price guide, or ask us in our Discord.
Yes. It is .9999 fine, 24 karat gold, containing 1 troy ounce.
Specs verified October 2026 against: U.S. Mint bullion programs. Live prices from gold-api.com, refreshed every minute.
