2016 Proof Gold American Buffalo – 1 Troy Ounce, .9999 Pure
The 2016 Proof Gold American Buffalo is a stunning modern issue struck in .9999 fine gold, weighing 1 full troy ounce.
Modeled after James Earle Fraser’s iconic 1913 Buffalo Nickel design, this coin showcases both America’s frontier heritage and the artistry of the U.S. Mint.
Produced in Proof quality, each coin features sharp details, frosted devices, and mirror-like fields, making it highly sought after by both collectors and investors.
Coin Highlights
- Mint Facility: U.S. Mint (West Point Mint – W mint mark)
- Denomination: $50 (USD)
- Date: 2016
- Purity: .9999 Fine Gold (24 karat)
- Metal Weight: 1 Troy Ounce (31.103 grams)
- Diameter: 32.7 mm
- Thickness: 2.95 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Quality: Proof, with frosted devices and polished fields
- Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Design Details
- Obverse: A right-facing portrait of a Native American, a composite of three different chiefs, with the inscription LIBERTY and the year 2016.
- Reverse: Features the powerful American Buffalo (bison), adapted from the original Buffalo Nickel, along with inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, denomination, weight, and purity.
Why Buy the 2016 Proof Gold American Buffalo?
- First .9999 fine gold coin issued by the U.S. Mint
- Struck in beautiful Proof quality with frosted detail and mirrored fields
- Backed by the U.S. government for weight and purity
- Highly collectible modern gold issue
- Timeless design inspired by Fraser’s 1913 Buffalo Nickel





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