1 oz .9999 Fine Gold - US Mint - 2006-W Proof American Gold Buffalo Coin

Own a piece of modern U.S. Mint history with the 2006-W Proof American Gold Buffalo Coin. Introduced in 2006, the American Gold Buffalo became the first .9999 fine, 24-karat gold bullion coin produced by the United States Mint. This inaugural-year Proof issue contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold and carries a $50 legal tender face value.

The obverse features James Earle Fraser's iconic American Indian portrait, adapted from his classic 1913 Buffalo Nickel design. The detailed profile is surrounded by the inscription “LIBERTY,” the 2006 date, and the “W” mint mark identifying the coin's production at the West Point Mint.

The reverse showcases Fraser's equally recognizable American buffalo design, depicting a powerful buffalo standing on a raised mound. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” the $50 denomination, and the coin's 1 oz .9999 fine gold content.

Struck with a Proof finish, the 2006-W Gold Buffalo was specially produced for collectors, with carefully finished surfaces that emphasize the depth and detail of Fraser's historic artwork. As both the inaugural year of the American Gold Buffalo series and the first 24-karat gold coin issued by the U.S. Mint, the 2006-W Proof holds a distinctive place in modern American numismatics.

Product Highlights:

• Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
• Composed of 24-karat gold.
• Issued by the United States Mint in 2006.
• Inaugural year of the American Gold Buffalo series.
• First .9999 fine, 24-karat gold coin produced by the U.S. Mint.
• Proof issue produced specifically for collectors.
• Struck at the West Point Mint.
• Features the “W” mint mark.
• $50 legal tender face value.
• Obverse features James Earle Fraser's American Indian portrait.
• Reverse features Fraser's iconic American buffalo design.
• Designs adapted from the classic 1913 Buffalo Nickel.
• A significant first-year issue in the American Gold Buffalo series.
• Combines 1 oz of .9999 fine gold with classic American coinage imagery.