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Iconic American design, rich in history and value- 999.9/1,000 fineness, pure 24-karat gold for a lasting investment
- Top investment and collector's item with inflation hedge
- Symbolic design: The 1 ounce American Buffalo 2015, featuring the iconic bison and Native American motif, is a piece of American history
- Pure 24-karat gold: Precisely minted with 999.9/1,000 fineness, this coin embodies the highest quality and value stability
- Investment and collector's item: Popular among investors and collectors, this coin offers inflation hedge and is a true investment classic
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American Buffalo 2015
1 ounce of fine gold
American Buffalo 2015, bison side with the American bison
An American bison and the portrait of a Native American, after the designs James Earle Fraser created for the US five-cent piece of 1913. Issued by the United States Mint.
Fraser’s choice
Two images for one country.
James Earle Fraser was born in 1876 in Winona, Minnesota, and grew up on the prairie near Mitchell, South Dakota. He studied in Paris and under Augustus Saint-Gaudens, then opened his own studio in New York.
In 1913 his five-cent piece went into circulation, the “Buffalo Nickel”. On one side he placed the portrait of a Native American, on the other an American bison. According to the Smithsonian, Fraser chose both as “indisputable representatives of the nation”.
According to the United States Mint, the nickel was thus one of the first to depart from the customary eagle or wreath. It was struck until 1938.
Several Native Americans sat for the portrait.
“My purpose was not to make a portrait but a type.”
Since 2006 a gold coin has borne both images as well: the American Buffalo.
The bison
From a few dozen animals, herds grew again.
Before the mid-19th century, perhaps 30 to 60 million bison roamed North America, most of them on the Great Plains. By the 1890s there were fewer than 1,000.
Yellowstone is the only place in the US where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. In 1902 the herd there still numbered about two dozen animals. In the same year, 21 bison from two private herds were added. From both groups grew the two large herds that live in the national park today.
Since 9 May 2016, the bison has been the national mammal of the USA by law.
In gold since 2006
Fraser’s images in 24 karat.
The American Buffalo coins are “the first .9999 fine 24-karat gold coins ever struck by the United States Mint”. Some of the first were struck at West Point in June 2006.
It rests on a law of 2005. The law requires one ounce in weight and 99.99 percent gold, and for the first year of issue it prescribed Fraser’s original design, the “1913 Type 1”. The coin is issued as legal tender with a face value of 50 dollars.
Value, weight and fineness are incused in the grassy mound beneath the bison: “$50” and “1 OZ. .9999 FINE GOLD”. On the portrait side are “LIBERTY”, the year and below it Fraser’s initial “F”.
PortraitThe portrait, beside it “LIBERTY”
Year and F“2015”, below it Fraser’s “F”
BisonThe bison on its grassy mound
InscriptionValue and fineness in the grassy mound
Details from the photos in our gallery.
The editions
Fraser’s bison in three metals.
Gold, silver and copper to the scale of their diameters. Your edition is marked.
Editions we can deliver are linked.
Gold32.7 mm
Silver39 mm
Copper39 mm
At a glance
- Type
- Coin
- Metal
- Gold
- Design
- by James Earle Fraser, 1913
- Weight
- 1 ounce of fine gold
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Face value
- 50 dollars
- Diameter
- 32.7 mm
- Year
- 2015
- Issuer
- United States Mint
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
When James Earle Fraser died in 1953, three of his important works remained unfinished.
1 oz American Buffalo 2015: A Shining Piece of US American History and Investment
The 1 oz American Buffalo 2015 represents the beauty and power of the American plains and is at the same time a secure and versatile gold investment option. Produced by the renowned mint United States Mint, this coin is a piece of American history that you can hold in your hands.
The Details of the 1 oz American Buffalo 2015
- Investment objective: The American Buffalo gold coin is an ideal investment product. It offers both inflation protection and crisis protection.
- Design: With the fascinating profile of a Native American on one side and a majestic buffalo on the other, the American Buffalo is an impressive collector's coin.
- Material / Fineness: With a fineness of 999.9/1,000, the coin is struck from pure 24-carat gold.
- Manufacturer: The coin is produced by the United States Mint, one of the world's leading mints.
- Country of origin: As the name suggests, the coin originates from the USA.
The History and Significance of the American Buffalo Gold Coin
The American Buffalo gold coin was first struck in 2006 by the United States Mint and is the first 24-carat gold bullion coin of the USA. The coin's design is inspired by the 5-cent nickel coin "Indian Head" issued in 1913. The portrait of a Native American on the obverse and the image of a North American buffalo on the reverse are a symbol of the rich history and natural heritage of the USA.
"The 1 oz American Buffalo 2015 is more than just a coin. It is an expression of the American spirit and a secure investment in inflation protection and crisis protection."
A Secure and Versatile Investment
The 1 oz American Buffalo 2015 is not only an impressive collector's coin, but also a secure and versatile investment. Thanks to its high fineness and its globally recognised design, the coin is very popular with both collectors and investors.
As a gold coin, the American Buffalo offers excellent protection against inflation and currency risks. It is tradeable worldwide and can easily be converted into cash when needed. In addition, gold is a scarce commodity with a limited supply, which leads to long-term value stability.
The American Buffalo gold coin is therefore an excellent way to diversify your portfolio and protect your wealth.
Conclusion
The 1 oz American Buffalo 2015 is an impressive coin with a rich history and strong symbolic value. As a gold investment, it offers protection against inflation and currency risks and is an excellent means of diversifying your portfolio. Whether you are an experienced investor or a new collector, the American Buffalo gold coin is an outstanding choice.
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