The 2026 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin is a collector edition of the official U.S. Mint American Buffalo Gold Bullion series. Struck in one troy ounce of .9999 fine 24-karat gold, each coin is presented in an elegant leatherette box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The design, created by James Earle Fraser—a student of the renowned Augustus Saint-Gaudens—is one of the most iconic in American coinage. Originally introduced in 1913 on the Buffalo Nickel, the design was used for 25 years before being revived in 2001 for the American Buffalo Gold Coin series. The obverse and reverse faithfully reproduce Fraser’s original imagery, celebrating the heritage and natural beauty of the American West. The obverse features a Native American profile, while the reverse depicts a powerful American bison. The 2026 release also includes a special 250th anniversary bell privy mark on the obverse, adding a unique commemorative element to this already highly collectible coin.

Gold

1 Troy Ounce

0.9999