What You Need to Know Before Buying Buffalo 2006 Gold Coin

In 2006, the U.S. Mint issued the modern version of American gold Buffalo coins in order to compete with the foreign 24-Karat gold coins such as the Canadian Maple Leaf. Before the release of Buffalo 2006 gold coin, there were no American 24-Karat pure gold coins available for investors who need 0.9999 pure gold Bullion. So the Buffalo 2006 gold coin was an immediate success. Over 300,000 coins sold out that year, comparing to the total sales of around 200,000 American Gold Eagles. Here are some important things you need to know before buying Buffalo 2006 gold coins.

Buffalo 2006 gold coin features a distinctive American Design based on American sculptor James Earle Fraser's 1913 Buffalo Nickel. The coin's obverse side is the famous Indian Chief Head. An standing American Bison appears on the other side. Beneath the Buffalo's head inscribed with the motto "In God We Trust."

Although the coin has a legal tender value of $50, Buffalo 2006 gold coin is actually priced based on the gold content it contains plus a small premium as the gold Bullion coins. The 1 oz Buffalo gold coins appear in two versions, proof and uncirculated. Proof gold Buffalo coin is struck multiple times with a specially polished dies to produce an effect that highly detailed images seem to float above the field of the coin. Uncirculated old Buffalo coin is minted with a satiny finish and flashy appearance instead.

Buffalo 2006 gold coin specification:
Condition: Bullion
Face value: $50
Fineness: 0.9999
Weight: 31.108 g (1.0001 ounces)
Diameter: 32.70 mm (1.287 inches)
Thickness: 2.95 mm (0.116 inches)
Minted Year: 2006
Mint: West Point

As the first 24-karat pure gold Bullion coin produced by the US Mint, the gold content and purity of Buffalo 2006 gold coin are guaranteed by the US government. This helps Buffalo gold coin become one of the most popular gold Bullion in the world. Almost all gold dealers or stores are willing to buy and sell Buffalo 2006 gold coins, making them easily converted into cash should the need arise. This allows you to liquidate your asset very quickly when necessary, which is an important factor to take into consideration for gold investment.