American Gold Buffalo
MELT VALUE AT THE LIVE GOLD PRICE
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Dealers typically charge about $4,239.80 to $4,360.94 for one, which is 5% to 8% over melt.
The American Gold Buffalo is the US Mint's 24 karat gold bullion coin, introduced in 2006. It carries the Indian head and bison design from the 1913 Buffalo nickel. Unlike the Gold Eagle it is pure gold with no alloy, so the coin weighs exactly one troy ounce.
Premium range method. Dealer prices for one item (check or wire payment) read from two dealers on 2026-10-28, divided by melt value and rounded outward. It is a range of what we saw, not a promise. Card payments and small orders cost more; large orders cost less.
American Gold Buffalo facts
- Gold content
- 1 troy oz (31.1 g) of pure gold
- Fineness
- 24k, .9999 (99.99% gold)
- Total weight
- 1 troy oz (31.108 g)
- Diameter
- 32.7 mm
- Face value
- $50, legal tender
- Issuer
- United States Mint
- First struck
- 2006
- Design
- James Earle Fraser's Buffalo nickel design (1913)
Source: United States Mint. Specifications are those published by the issuer.
Dealer prices for one American Gold Buffalo
| Dealer | Price | Over spot | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Bullion Lowest | $4,288.81check/wire qty-1 tier | +6.2% over spot+$250.91 | Checked 64 min ago | View |
| Kitco | $4,307.70wire/check qty-1 (1+) tier | +6.7% over spot+$269.80 | Checked 64 min ago | View |
| APMEX | Price not available here | Check price | ||
| JM Bullion | Price not available here | Check price | ||
| Money Metals Exchange | Price not available here | Check price | ||
| Bullion Exchanges | Price not available here | Check price | ||
| BGASC | Price not available here | Check price | ||
Spot melt value of this item: $4,037.90. Newest price checked 64 min ago. "Over spot" is the dealer price minus melt value, as a share of melt. Prices are for a single item, before shipping and tax, and change through the day: confirm at the dealer.
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Quick answers
How much is a American Gold Buffalo worth?
Its melt value is the pure gold it contains (1 troy ounce) times the live gold spot price, shown at the top of this page. Buying it costs more than melt, and selling it back typically returns 95% to 99% of melt for well-known bullion.
What premium over spot do dealers charge for a American Gold Buffalo?
Lustre saw dealers charging about 5% to 8% over melt for one item on 2026-10-28 (single-item prices paid by check or wire, from SD Bullion and Kitco). Premiums change with demand and supply, and are higher for small orders and card payments.
Is a American Gold Buffalo priced by the ounce?
Yes. The price follows the gold spot price, plus a premium. The premium pays for making, shipping and the dealer's costs.
Where can I compare American Gold Buffalo prices?
The table on this page lists the dealers Lustre checks, with each current price and premium over spot, and a link to the dealer. If a dealer's price cannot be read, the row says "Check price".