1 Ounce Gold American Buffalo 2016 (Proof)
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- Legendary Design: Native American and bison
- Highest Purity: Fineness 999.9/1,000
- Elegant Wooden Case: with leather inlay
- Legendary DesignDesign by James Earle Fraser based on the Buffalo Nickel
- Highest PurityFinest gold from the renowned United States Mint
- Elegant Wooden CaseThe coin rests protected in a glossy brown wooden box
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American Buffalo 2016
1 ounce of fine gold, proof
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”.
On a proof the field is mirrored and the design frosted, as the United States Mint describes its traditional proofs.
PortraitThe portrait, beside it “LIBERTY”
Year and F“2016”, below it Fraser’s “F”
Mint mark“W” for West Point
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
- Proof
When James Earle Fraser died in 1953, three of his important works remained unfinished.
1 oz Gold American Buffalo 2016 (Proof): A Masterpiece in Pure Gold
The 1 oz Gold American Buffalo 2016 (Proof) is a true masterpiece of coin minting. Struck by the renowned US Mint, this coin is regarded as the most beautiful design from the USA and is a sought-after collector's item with high potential for appreciation. At the same time, it is a reliable investment and offers inflation protection and value preservation.
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge, value preservation, and crisis protection.
- Design: The obverse features the profile of a Native American, while the reverse depicts a majestic American bison.
- Material / Fineness: The coin is made of pure gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000.
- Manufacturer: The coin is produced by the renowned United States Mint.
- Country of origin: USA
Highest Minting Quality and Special Features
The 1 oz Gold American Buffalo 2016 (Proof) stands out for its Proof finish, the highest minting quality a coin can achieve. Every detail of the design is sharp and precisely defined, making this coin a true gem. It has a diameter of 32.70 mm and a fine weight of 31.10 g. Its face value is 50 USD.
The Story Behind the Design
The design of the 1 oz Gold American Buffalo 2016 (Proof) was created by James Earle Fraser and is based on the Buffalo Nickel, which was minted from 1913 to 1938. The obverse of the coin shows the profile of a Native American, which can be traced back to three different individuals: Chief Iron Tail, Chief Two Moons, and a third person who has not been clearly identified. The reverse depicts an American bison standing on a grass-covered hill. This design is a symbol of America's wild and untouched nature.
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Conclusion
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