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999.9/1,000 fine gold for lasting value- Popular Bison design, highly collectible
- High liquidity and crisis protection
- Pure Gold: 999.9/1,000 fine gold for genuine lasting value and inflation hedge
- Historic Design: Popular Bison design, deeply rooted in US history, ideal for collectors
- Secure Investment: High liquidity and crisis protection make it a reliable investment
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American Buffalo 2016
1 ounce of fine gold
American Buffalo 2016, 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“2016”, 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
- 2016
- Issuer
- United States Mint
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
When James Earle Fraser died in 1953, three of his important works remained unfinished.
1 oz Gold Coin American Buffalo 2016 - A Brilliant Investment
The 1 oz gold coin American Buffalo 2016 is one of the most prestigious gold coins from the USA. With its breathtaking beauty and high-quality gold content, it is not only a valuable investment product but also a highly sought-after collector's coin.
Coin Overview
- Investment objective: A bullion coin offering inflation hedge and wealth preservation, as well as crisis protection for smaller denominations.
- Design: The obverse features the profile of a Native American, while the reverse depicts a proud American bison, often referred to as a buffalo. Both designs are deeply rooted in American history and lend the coin a special significance.
- Material / Fineness: The coin is made of 999.9/1,000 fine gold, making it one of the purest gold coins available on the market today.
- Manufacturer: The coin is produced by the renowned mint United States Mint.
- Country of origin: USA
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- Crisis protection: With its high gold fineness, the coin is a reliable crisis protection asset. It offers a secure investment option in uncertain times and helps protect your wealth from economic fluctuations.
- Popular design: The coin's design is one of the most well-known and popular designs from the USA. It reflects the rich culture and history of the country and makes the coin an attractive collector's piece.
- Inflation hedge: Gold has retained its value for thousands of years and serves as an effective protection against inflation. By purchasing this coin, you can protect your wealth from loss of purchasing power.
- High liquidity: Gold coins are recognised worldwide and easy to trade, giving them high liquidity. You can convert your coin into cash at any time when you need to.
Technical Details of the Coin
The 1 oz gold coin American Buffalo 2016 has a diameter of 32.70 mm and a fine weight of 31.10 g. It has a face value of 50 USD and was minted in 2016. The coin is new and is delivered in a coin capsule.
Conclusion
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