In 2026, the United States Mint marks two milestone years connected to its most recognizable bullion releases. The American Eagle program celebrates its 40th anniversary, and the American Gold Buffalo reaches 20 years. First issued in 2006, the American Gold Buffalo remains the Mint’s only 24-karat gold coin released every year. Right now, 2026 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coins in certified condition are available online from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive in protective slabs!
• 20th-anniversary issue of Gold Buffalo Coins!
• Limited availability of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued a face value of $50 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of Mint State 70 from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• First Strike.
• Obverse depicts an indigenous figure in right-profile relief.
• Reverse includes an American bison in left-profile relief.

The obverse of the 2026 1 oz Gold Buffalo Coin features a right-profile portrait of an indigenous figure. Fine details stand out in the braided hair, including a feather placed within the braid. This iconic image traces back to 1913, when sculptor James Earle Fraser created it for the Buffalo Nickel. Collectors often point to this portrait as one of the earlier respectful representations of an indigenous person used on US coinage.

On the reverse of the 2026 American Gold Buffalo Coin, you’ll find a powerful American bison. Fraser designed this side as well for the 1913 Buffalo Nickel, showing the animal standing on a small mound of earth with a solid, grounded stance. The bison is widely believed to be modeled after Black Diamond, a real bison that lived at the Central Park Zoo in New York City during the early 1900s and served as inspiration for Fraser’s design.

Since its launch in 2006, the Gold Buffalo has been produced consistently and has become a popular pick for buyers who want pure 24-karat gold from the US Mint. Many investors view it as a premium counterpart to the Gold Eagle, especially for those who prefer .9999 fine gold. While the Gold Eagle uses a gold-silver-copper alloy for added toughness, the Buffalo’s purity is a key reason it continues to attract both US and international buyers who like the highest standard of gold content.

These 2026 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coins are offered here in perfect certified condition. MS70 coins display full, original mint luster with no visible imperfections. First Strike coins are those that PCGS receives for grading within 30 days of the mint’s release.

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