The American Gold Buffalo was introduced by the United States Mint in 2006 and marked the first time the U.S. government issued a 24-karat gold coin. Struck in .9999 fine gold, it offers a level of purity that many investors prefer over coins made with gold alloys. Its design comes from James Earle Fraser’s well-known 1913 Buffalo Nickel, giving the coin a familiar and historic appearance. When paired with MintID CertiCards, the Gold Buffalo also offers an added layer of security for modern bullion ownership. Today, 2026 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coins in MintID cards are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a MintID CertiCard!
• 20th anniversary issue of Gold Buffalo Coins!
• AES-128 encryption in the CertiCard!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Indigenous figure on the obverse of the coin.
• American bison on the reverse of the coin.
• MintID app requires iOS 13.0 or later and Android 4.2 or later.

Each 2026 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin in this listing is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes sealed within a MintID CertiCard. These cards include a built-in NFC microchip secured with AES-128 encryption. This feature allows you to connect your coin to the MintID system and confirm its authenticity using a compatible mobile device.

To authenticate your coin, simply enable NFC scanning on your smartphone and open the MintID app. Follow the instructions provided within the app to complete the process. No sensitive personal information is required, making it a straightforward and secure way to verify your bullion.

On the obverse of 2026 American Gold Buffalo Coins, you will find a right-facing portrait of an Indigenous figure. This design was originally created by James Earle Fraser for the Buffalo Nickel in 1913. Fraser developed this image by combining features from three different Indigenous individuals, creating a single, representative portrait rather than depicting one specific person.

The reverse of the 2026 1 oz Gold Buffalo Coin features a detailed image of an American bison. Also designed by Fraser, the animal is shown in left-profile relief. The design was inspired by Black Diamond, a bison that lived at the Central Park Zoo in the early 1900s. In this depiction, the bison stands on a small mound with its head lowered as it grazes.

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