The American Gold Buffalo, introduced by the United States Mint in 2006, holds the distinction of being the first 24-karat gold coin ever struck by the U.S. government. Struck in 999.9 fine gold, it appeals to investors who prefer the purity of a .9999 fine coin over alloyed alternatives. Its iconic design, based on James Earle Fraser’s classic 1913 Buffalo Nickel, carries deep historical and artistic resonance, giving the coin a character that sets it apart from more utilitarian bullion offerings. Combined with MintID CertiCards, the American Gold Buffalo is a secure investment in bullion. Right now, 2026 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coins in MintID cards are available from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a MintID CertiCard!
• 20th anniversary issue of Gold Buffalo Coins!
• AES-128 encryption in the CertiCard!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Indigenous figure on the obverse of the coin.
• American bison on the reverse of the coin.
• MintID app requires iOS 13.0 or later and Android 4.2 or later.

Each 2026 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin available here is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and arrives sealed inside a MintID CertiCard. These cards include a built-in NFC microchip that features AES-128 encryption, allowing you to securely connect to the MintID system to authenticate your coin.

To verify your coin using the MintID app, make sure NFC scanning is turned on for your device. Open the app and follow the step-by-step prompts displayed on your screen to complete authentication. The process does not involve sharing sensitive personal data, offering a safe and convenient method to authenticate your bullion coin.

Obverse designs on the 2026 American Gold Buffalo feature a right-profile portrait of a stoic Indigenous figure. This image was originally created by James Earle Fraser for the 1913 Buffalo Nickel. Rather than depicting a single historical individual, Fraser combined the physical characteristics of three different Indigenous figures from the early 20th century to develop this composite portrait.

Reverse visuals on the 2026 1 oz Gold Buffalo Coin present a detailed image of the American bison. Also designed by Fraser, this depiction shows the animal in left-profile relief. The design is based on Black Diamond, a bison that lived at the Central Park Zoo in the early 20th century. In this rendering, the bison is shown with its head lowered as it grazes on a small mound of earth.

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