2006 Buffalo Gold Coins

At last! The United States Mint is now producing the 2006 American Buffalo Gold Coins. This signifies the first time ever that the government has struck or created 0.9999 or 24 karat gold coins. The 2006 Buffalo Gold Coins are available both in bullion and proof format and it started selling back in June 22 of the year 2006.

The 2006 American Buffalo Gold Coins have a face value of $50 and each of these gold coins contain an ounce of 24 karat gold. Both bullion and proof formats of the 2006 American Buffalo Gold Coins are coined at the West Point Mint. However, only the proof format of these gold coins bears the unique “W” mintmark…proving that it was minted at the West Point Mint.

Buffalo Nickel – if you’ve seen this coin designed by James Earle Fraser, which is minted back in 1913 up until 1938, then you’ll definitely agree that the 2006 American Buffalo Gold Coins strongly resembles these older coins. It has the classic Fraser design on the obverse side of the coin (heads) – which features a Native American, as well as the American Buffalo also known as a Bison standing on top of a grassy mound on the reverse side of the coin.

Aside from the mintmark as well as the date of the 2006 American Buffalo Gold Coins, you’ll also find inscriptions of the obverse side of the coin which includes Liberty as well as the letter F, paying tribute to its designer which is no other than Fraser. On the reverse side of the coin, you will also find the inscriptions – United Stated Of America, In God We Trust, as well as E Pluribus Unum. Along with that, you will also find the coin’s specifications which is $50 as well as 1 oz of .9999 Fine Gold (that’s 24 Karats just in case you don’t know).

If you’re one of the avid coin collectors who’re looking and wishing to buy a 2006 Buffalo Gold Coin, then you may have some luck at eBay. You’ll find a couple of them available there. Although the Federal Law caps the proof format of the 2006 American Buffalo Gold Coins, the bullion format of these gold coins are produced without any restrictions whatsoever. The bullion format of 2006 American Buffalo Gold Coins should be far easier to locate.

Whether you get them in bullion or proof format – one thing is for sure about the 2006 American Buffalo Gold coins – they will be a fine addition to your coin and gold collection!