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Pure gold does not come cheap, and neither does today\u2019s newest release from the United States Mint. Launching at noon ET, the 2026-W $50 Proof American Gold Buffalo is struck from one ounce of .9999 fine 24-karat gold and features one-year-only Semiquincentennial elements \u2014 the dual date 1776 ~ 2026 and a Liberty Bell privy mark with the numeral “250.”<\/p>\n

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The coin is encapsulated and presented in a black U.S. Mint case, with an outer sleeve and certificate of authenticity featuring American Buffalo imagery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Introduced in 2006 as the Mint\u2019s first 24-karat gold coin series, the American Buffalo lineup includes both bullion and proof versions. Today\u2019s proof coin is made for collectors, with mirror-like fields, frosted design elements and sharper visual contrast than its bullion counterpart.<\/p>\n

The Semiquincentennial additions further lift collector interest, based on the performance of earlier coins carrying the same features. One example is the Mint\u2019s annual proof American Gold Eagles, whose dual date and Liberty Bell “250” privy mark have helped early sales surpass recent-year levels.<\/p>\n

However, to get one, buyers will have to shell out $5,540. Like other precious metals coins struck for collectors, it carries a sizable premium, with gold trading just above $4,700 an ounce on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Despite the high buy-in, thousands are expected to sell. Last year\u2019s 2025-W Proof American Gold Buffalo has reached 7,851 coins sold through Sunday, after launching May 8, 2025, at $4,240. Gold was trading by $3,375 an ounce that day, underscoring the much higher pricing environment facing issue this year. Meanwhile, sales of the 2024-dated coin stand at 10,415. Totals for all 1-ounce issues appear further below.<\/p>\n

Unique Design Elements for Semiquincentennial<\/strong><\/p>\n

The gold coin draws its design from a historic American classic, the 1913 Buffalo Type 1 nickel, created by sculptor James Earle Fraser more than a century ago. The obverse (heads side) features a right-facing portrait of a Native American, while the reverse (tails side) showcases an American bison, commonly referred to as a buffalo.<\/p>\n

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Image showing the obverse and reverse of the 1776 ~ 2026 Proof American Gold Buffalo coin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fraser is believed to have blended features from multiple Native American individuals to create the composite portrait on the obverse. The design retains the familiar placement of the portrait, the LIBERTY inscription and Fraser\u2019s initial “F.”<\/p>\n

As revealed in March, this year\u2019s Semiquincentennial issue adds a Liberty Bell privy mark with the numeral “250” near the usual location of the “W” mint mark for the West Point Mint, which has been moved between the headdress feathers. The added dual date 1776 ~ 2026 appears along the lower right rim rather than on the portrait\u2019s shoulder, where the year normally appears.<\/p>\n

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Image showing the obverses of 2025- and 2026-W Proof American Gold Buffalo coins. The 2026 design adds a 1776 ~ 2026 dual date and Liberty Bell “250” privy mark for the nation\u2019s semiquincentennial.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unchanged, the reverse surrounds the buffalo with inscriptions reading UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, $50, 1 OZ., and .9999 FINE GOLD.<\/p>\n

American Buffalo Gold Coin Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Denomination:<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish:<\/td>\nProof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Composition:<\/td>\n99.99% Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diameter:<\/td>\n1.287 inches
(32.70 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n1.0000 troy ounce
(31.103 grams)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Edge:<\/td>\nReeded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mint and Mint Mark:<\/td>\nWest Point \u2014 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Privy Mark:<\/td>\nLiberty Bell “250”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Product Limit Set at 15,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

The American Gold Buffalo series has been issued annually since its 2006 introduction. Like recent issues, this year\u2019s coin lists no mintage limit. Its product limit is 15,000, compared with 14,000 for last year\u2019s coin and 16,000 for the 2024 edition, both of which remain available from the Mint.<\/p>\n

Proof American Gold Buffalo Mintages and Sales Since 2006 (1 oz)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/th>\nMintage \/ Sales<\/th>\nYear<\/th>\nMintage \/ Sales<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2006<\/td>\n246,267<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\n21,878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007<\/td>\n58,998<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\n15,810<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2008<\/td>\n18,863<\/td>\n2018<\/td>\n15,756<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009<\/td>\n49,306<\/td>\n2019<\/td>\n14,844<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/td>\n49,263<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\n11,887<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011<\/td>\n28,683<\/td>\n2021<\/td>\n16,976<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/td>\n19,715<\/td>\n2022<\/td>\n15,943<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013<\/td>\n18,584<\/td>\n2023<\/td>\n15,911<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/td>\n20,557<\/td>\n2024*<\/strong><\/td>\n10,415<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\n16,591<\/td>\n2025*<\/strong><\/td>\n7,851<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

*2024\u20132025 figures reflect sales through May 3.<\/em><\/p>\n

In past years, the U.S. Mint has also issued fractional proofs as well as coins featuring a reverse proof finish.<\/p>\n

Ordering and Pricing Adjustments<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2026-W $50 Proof American Buffalo Gold Coin is available through the U.S. Mint\u2019s webpage dedicated to the gold coins. An initial household order limit of one coin is in place.<\/p>\n

As mentioned, initial pricing is set at $5,540. Like other U.S. Mint precious metal coins, the amount is subject to weekly adjustments under\u00a0the Mint\u2019s precious metals coin pricing matrix. The current price is based on an LBMA gold range of $4,600.00 to $4,649.99 an ounce.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Coin & Numismatic News,Semiquincentennial Coins,US Mint News & Informationcoin & numismatic news,semiquincentennial coins,us mint news & information#Mint #Launches #Proof #Gold #Buffalo #Privy1778161798<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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