50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage)
United States · 2006–2026 · Gold
0.9999 ozt of gold × live gold spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 2006–2026 |
| Denomination | 50 Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Gross weight | 31.1035 g |
| Fineness | 100.0% gold |
| Actual gold weight | 0.9999 ozt (31.10 g) |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.95 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | James Earle Fraser |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Indian Head facing right with the date below
Reverse
Buffalo to left, value below.
About this coin’s value
The 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage) contains 0.9999 troy ounces of gold (100.0% fine, 31.1035 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Gold Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in our pre-1933 US gold guide, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage)?
Each 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage) contains about 0.9999 troy ounces of pure gold — its 31.1035 g gross weight at 100.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live gold spot price.
What is the melt value of a 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.9999 troy oz × the current gold spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage) minted?
The 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage) was issued 2006–2026.
Who designed the 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage)?
The 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage) was designed by James Earle Fraser.
How big is a 50 Dollars "American Buffalo" (Gold Bullion Coinage)?
It weighs 31.1035 g and measures 32.7 mm across and 2.95 mm thick (gold (.9999)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.