American Gold Buffalo: Features, History & Investment Info
The American Gold Buffalo is a 24-karat gold bullion coin issued by the United States Mint. It was the first U.S. coin struck in .9999 fine gold (99.99 % pure), making it one of the purest government-backed gold coins in the world. Because of its guaranteed purity and weight, it remains a favored choice among investors and collectors.
Its design revives the classic 1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel created by sculptor James Earle Fraser. The obverse shows a composite portrait of three Native American chiefs, while the reverse depicts the iconic American bison “Black Diamond,” once exhibited at the Central Park Zoo in New York City.
Unlike the 22-karat alloy coin (such as the American Gold Eagle), the Gold Buffalo is struck in pure 24-karat gold and is legal tender in the United States with a nominal face value. Its market price, however, tracks the current global gold spot rate, giving it both collectible and investment appeal.
Official Specifications & Denominations
Official technical details — including weight, diameter, and edge type — are published via the United States Mint’s coin programs portal. The coin is typically offered in 1-oz bullion and proof versions, and may occasionally appear in special fractional releases.
Legal Status and Global Recognition
The American Gold Buffalo is legal tender in the United States under U.S. law, though it is not intended for circulation. Because it is guaranteed by the U.S. government for weight, content, and purity, it is widely accepted in the international bullion market and is eligible for inclusion in certain U.S. retirement-account structures.
Key Reasons Investors Choose the Gold Buffalo
- Exceptional Purity: 99.99 % (.9999 fine) gold content
- Historic Design: Based on the 1913 Buffalo Nickel
- Global Liquidity: Recognized and traded worldwide
- U.S. Government Guarantee: Backed by weight & purity assurance
For the latest release schedules, mintages, and authorised-dealer information, please visit the United States Mint’s official site or contact them directly. Note: links and page locations may change or become broken over time.
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Last updated: 15 November 2025
Silver Purity/types:
Unlike gold, silver is typically not classified by karats. Instead, silver purity is usually expressed as a percentage or parts per thousand. The most common purities are:
- Fine Silver (99.9%): Used in investment-grade bullion, coins, and bars.
- Sterling Silver (92.5%): Common in jewelry, silverware, and decorative items.
- Coin Silver (90%): Previously used in coins, now less common.
- Other Alloys: Lower purity silver used in budget or industrial applications.
Silver purity is often marked with stamps like "999," "925," or "900" to indicate the purity level.
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Description of Weight Units:
| Weight Unit | Equivalent in Grams |
|---|---|
| Kilogram | 1000 |
| Baht | 15.244 |
| Tola | 11.664 |
| Vori (Bori) | 11.664 |
| Tael | 37.429 |
| Pennyweight | 1.555 |
| Pound | 453.592 |
| Mithqal | 4.688 |
| Ratti | 0.121 |
| Carat | 0.2 |
| Masha | 3.885 |
| Troy Ounce(Ounce) | 31.1035 |
Description for currency:
Select your preferred currency to view silver prices. Prices are available in major global currencies like USD, EUR, GBP, and more. Choosing the correct currency ensures you see accurate and up-to-date pricing based on the exchange rate for your location or preference.
Live Silver Price Chart:
Use the duration options to view silver price trends over different time periods. 'Today' shows the current day's price movements, while '7 Days,' 'Month,' and '30 Days' provide recent trends. 'YTD' (Year-to-Date) and '1 Year' offer a longer-term view. Select 'More' for additional timeframes and detailed analysis.
This performance section provides an overview of silver price trends. The Summary tab offers an at-a-glance view with color-coded trend indicators showing percentage changes across key time horizons.
The Amount tab displays absolute value changes in both USD (global benchmark) and local currency, along with exchange rate movements, enabling precise profit/loss calculations.
The Percent tab reveals relative growth rates, essential for comparing silver's performance against other assets and inflation.
The History tab provides anchor price points on specific dates, supporting technical analysis and investment strategy backtesting.
Together, these tabs offer investors, jewelers, and economists multidimensional insights into silver's behavior across timeframes and currency perspectives.
Live Silver Price Calculator:
This tool estimates silver values using live market rates. Enter your silver weight, select a measurement unit (grams, tolas, ounces, etc.), and choose any currency. Click "Calculate" for instant valuation based on current prices. You can also switch tabs to value gold or convert currencies. All calculations reflect real-time market data for accurate precious metal valuation.
About this timestamp
The time shown here indicates when the price data was last fetched from our server. It is not the exact moment of a retail sale or trade, and may differ slightly from jewellery shops or live trading platforms because of data provider timing and currency conversion.
For transparency, full details of how prices are calculated and updated are available in the Reference section. There you can see the data sources, update frequency, and notes on what is included or excluded.
Silver Price Comparison by Purity:
This tool compares live silver prices across different purity levels and weight units. Switch between tabs to see values per ounce, gram, tola, or select "More" for units like baht, tael, etc. Each table shows today's current, lowest, and highest prices for every purity type in your chosen currency. Use the dropdown filters to focus on specific purities, switch weight measurements, or convert values to any global currency.
Silver Market Price Tool
This section shows live silver pricing with bid/ask spreads and customization options. View real-time market rates for different purity levels using the top tabs. The table displays three key prices per gram:
1. Current Price: Latest market rate
2. Bid Price: What buyers offer
3. Ask Price: What sellers request
Adjust the spread percentage to see how dealer margins affect prices, or add labor costs for jewelry valuation. Use the dropdowns to switch between purity levels, weight units, or currencies for international comparisons.
Silver Quantity Calculator Guide
This tool calculates silver prices for specific quantities in Pakistani Rupees. Select a weight unit (grams, tolas, ounces) using the tabs, or choose other units like "baht", "tael", etc. from the "More" dropdown. The table instantly shows spot, buy, and sell prices for common quantities (1, 5, 10 units) and allows custom quantity entry.
Key features:
1. Custom Quantity: Enter any amount for instant valuation
2. Spread Adjustment: Modify dealer margin spreads
3. Labor Costs: Add manufacturing fees for jewelry valuation
4. Live Rates: All prices update in real-time based on market data
Use the dropdowns to change silver purity, weight units, or convert prices to other currencies.
Silver Price History
This section tracks silver's value over time. The table shows daily prices with percentage changes, highlighting market activity and closures.
Reference Information
The following information is about the primary data used in the above sections for transparency and trustworthiness. This section details the weight unit, purity, and currency. It also provides update times and data sources to ensure all information is fresh and accurate for decision-making.