2022 Proof Gold American Buffalo – 1 Troy Ounce, .9999 Pure
The 2022 Proof Gold American Buffalo continues the U.S. Mint’s tradition of excellence, struck in 99.99% pure gold and weighing 1 full troy ounce.
First introduced in 2006, the American Buffalo is modeled after James Earle Fraser’s historic 1913 Buffalo Nickel design. The Proof version highlights frosted devices against mirrored fields, making it a prized collectible and a strong investment option.
Coin Highlights
- Mint Facility: U.S. Mint (West Point Mint – W mint mark)
- Denomination: $50 (USD)
- Date: 2022
- 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 detail and polished fields
- Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Design Details
- Obverse: A right-facing Native American portrait—based on a composite of three chiefs—accompanied by the inscription LIBERTY and the year 2022.
- Reverse: The bold American Buffalo (bison), adapted from the original Buffalo Nickel, with inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, weight, purity, and denomination.
Why Buy the 2022 Proof Gold American Buffalo?
- Iconic James Earle Fraser design based on the 1913 Buffalo Nickel
- First .9999 fine gold coin issued by the U.S. Mint (introduced in 2006)
- Struck in premium Proof quality with frosted detail and mirrored fields
- Government-backed guarantee of weight and purity
- Highly collectible annual release in limited mintage





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