The American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin is the first 24-karat gold proof coin ever struck by the United States Mint and is the collector version of the official United States Mint American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin. Containing one ounce of .9999 fine 24-karat gold, these lustrous coins are among the world’s purest gold coins. The coin is presented in an elegant hardwood box with a matte finish and a faux leather inset. It is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Program Information: Program Information:

The designs are based on the original 1913 Type I Buffalo nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser. The obverse features a profile of a Native American. The reverse features a representation of an American Buffalo (also known as a bison).

Coin Specifications: Coin Specifications:

Quality: Proof
Composition: 99.99% Gold
Edge: Reeded
Facility: West Point
Mint Mark: W

Purchasing Information: Purchasing Information:

To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, any order placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of March 15, 2012 noon (ET) shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.

If paying by credit card, please be sure your credit card information remains current to avoid any delays in processing your order. If your credit card has expired by the time of shipment, your order will be cancelled. To update credit card information after an order has been placed, you must call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

Pricing for the 2012 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin is in accordance with the United States Mint pricing schedule for gold coins. These products are priced according to the range in which they appear on the United States Mint Gold and Platinum Coin Pricing Grid.

Pricing for the 2012 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin could vary weekly dependent upon the London Fix weekly average gold price.

Please allow approximately one to two (1-2) weeks for shipping of in-stock products.

Due to the possibility of pricing fluctuations, no mail orders will be accepted.