1 Ounce Gold Coin American Buffalo 2017
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- Finest Gold: 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Legendary Design: Native American and bison
- US Mint: Minted in the USA
- Finest GoldPurest gold, Brilliant Uncirculated and safe in the coin capsule
- Legendary DesignModeled on the 1913 Indian Head 5-cent coin
- US MintMinted by the renowned United States Mint
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American Buffalo 2017
1 ounce of fine gold
American Buffalo 2017, 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“2017”, 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
- 2017
- Issuer
- United States Mint
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
When James Earle Fraser died in 1953, three of his important works remained unfinished.
The 1 Ounce Gold Coin American Buffalo 2017 - A Shining Investment
The 1 ounce gold coin American Buffalo 2017 is more than just a coin - it is a piece of American history, a proven store of value, and perfect crisis protection. Minted by the renowned US Mint - United States Mint, this gold coin is a true highlight for collectors and investors.
The Fascination of the American Buffalo
- Investment objective: As a bullion coin with inflation hedge and value preservation, it is an excellent long-term investment. It also offers optimal crisis protection with its denomination of 1 ounce.
- Design: The design of this gold coin is inspired by the 5-cent nickel coin "Indian Head" issued in 1913. The obverse features the profile of a Native American, while the reverse shows the American buffalo, also known as the bison.
- Material / Fineness: The gold coin impresses with its fineness of 999.9/1,000 and a fine weight of 31.10 g.
- Manufacturer: The coin is produced by the renowned mint United States Mint.
- Country of origin: The USA is the country of origin of this special gold coin.
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Why invest in gold? Gold is a stable and proven store of value for over 6,000 years. It has never had a value of zero, because it possesses intrinsic value. Gold protects you against loss of purchasing power and is the oldest currency in the world. It is VAT-free and has been shining for millennia. Gold is used as a hedge against inflation and currency risks. It has an intrinsic value and is recognized as a currency worldwide. It is tradable worldwide and can be used as a medium of exchange. Gold is a scarce commodity with a limited supply, which leads to long-term value stability.
The 1 Ounce Gold Coin American Buffalo 2017 as Crisis Protection
Gold is a proven crisis protection. It offers protection against political and economic crises. Gold is the big brother of little silver. Gold has a low correlation to other asset classes such as equities and bonds, which contributes to portfolio diversification. Gold can be used as a medium of exchange in times of currency instability.
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Gold serves as an inflation hedge. While fiat money is printed and controlled by central banks, the availability and supply of gold is limited, which contributes to the stability of its value. Fiat money can be susceptible to inflation, while gold retains its value or even increases in value when inflation rises.
The History of Gold
Gold has been used as a store of value and medium of trade since antiquity. Thousands of years ago, civilizations already recognized the value and appeal of gold. The first documented example of gold being used as currency comes from ancient Egypt, where gold was used as a unit of measure for trade.
With the 1 ounce gold coin American Buffalo 2017, you are investing in a piece of history, in a stable store of value, and in a safe haven in times of crisis. An investment that pays off.
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