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2022 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin (BU)

2022 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin (BU)

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The 2022 American gold buffalo 1 oz coin was inspired by the most celebrated of all American coins, the 1913-1938 buffalo nickel.

The gold buffalo features James Earle Fraser’s 1913 portrait of an indigenous American on the obverse side. It is believed that Fraser compiled images of Chief Two Moons of the Cheyenne nation and Chief Big Tree of the Kiowa when creating the design, both of whom posed for portraits, perhaps in an attempt to create an “ideal” Native American for this purpose. The reverse side shows a Fraser-designed American bison, symbolic of America’s vast underexplored wilderness, the Great Plains.

These coins carry a face value of $50 face value, and the U.S. government guarantees their purity and weight. With an exceptionally high purity and fascinating design history, the series is a popular one in steady demand.

Buffalo coins have been minted at West Point by the U.S. Mint since 2006. This 1 oz coin was the first in the Mint’s history minted in pure, 24-karat gold of 0.9999 fineness. The first modern U.S. gold bullion coin, the American eagle, is minted in 22-karat crown gold (just like the Krugerrand). The global popularity of Canada's pure gold maple leaf coins convinced the U.S. Mint that Americans needed their very own pure gold coin. Thus, the American buffalo gold bullion coin was born. Each coin carries a face value of $50, although the content of gold has always been worth more than the nominal value.

The American gold buffalo’s design pays homage to the Wild West period of American history. Its gold content reminds us that, when the West was won, salaries were paid and bets were settled in gold. Get your very own piece of timeless Americana today!

2022 1 oz American buffalo gold coin highlights:

  • One troy ounce of 24-karat gold, the first coin from the U.S. Mint in 99.99% pure gold
  • Based on James Fraser’s iconic 1913-1938 buffalo nickel design, an homage to the Wild West and the American frontier
  • Coins are minted at West Point and are guaranteed for weight and purity by the U.S. government with a face value of $50
  • We pack individual coins in plastic cases for protection before shipping. If you order 10+ of the same coin, we’ll secure them in protective tubes instead.

The difference between American buffalos and bison

Some folks will tell you that an American buffalo gold coin actually features an animal known to science as an American bison (Bison bison). They're right. So what's the difference? Well, technically, "buffalo" is a more general term, also used when talking about the big-horned African buffalo and the domesticated Asian water buffalo.

The reason we unscientific types call the American bison a "buffalo" is thanks to the French explorer Samuel de Champlain. He tentatively identified the American bison as a species of buffalo based on seeing some bison furs and drawings during his time with the Nipissing First Natino peoples in 1616. As far as we know, he never saw a living bison. If so, he probably would've come up with a more impressive-sounding name! See, in French, the word buffalo comes from their word bœuf, or "beef." French fur trappers working in the U.S. throughout the 1600s-1700s became familiar with the bison, but continued to call it a "buffalo" despite the fact that the Plains Indian languages had their own, perfectly suitable, names for this noble creature. 

Trust the French to name an animal based on how it tastes.

Product specifications
Metal Gold
Purity 0.9999
Product Type Coin
Year Minted 2022
Mint U.S. Mint
Country United States
Mint type Government
Grade BU
Weight 1 oz
IRA Eligibility Yes
Face Value/Denomination $50
Obverse Design James Earle Fraser
Reverse Design James Earle Fraser
Edge Design Reeded

 

 


 

 

 

How much does shipping cost?
All orders over $199 will receive FREE SHIPPING. Other orders will be charged a shipping fee of $9.95. 


 

Why do you ship my order to my billing address?
This is a security measure to combat credit card fraud. By shipping to the billing address on file with your credit card company, we prevent scammers with stolen card numbers from fraudulent activity. 


 

Can I change my shipping address?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis. If you need to change your shipping address, please call in at (800) 729-3202 during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday and speak with a representative. 
NOTE: If you pay via PayPal, your order must ship to a PayPal Verified address.


 

What are your shipping, handling, and insurance charges?
BullionMax offers free shipping when you spend over $min_freeship_cart. We have no minimum order requirement; however, orders under $min_freeship_cart will be charged a shipping fee of $9.95. 


 

How long before you ship my order?
Once your payment has cleared, we will begin processing, packaging, and shipping your order. How long this takes varies based on your payment method, the size of your order, and your specific products. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email confirmation, with a link to find your shipment tracking information on your account page.


 

Do you ship internationally?
No, not at this time. 


 

How do you prepare packages for shipment?
All your purchased products are packaged under video surveillance to ensure quality control and packages are carefully and discreetly wrapped in generic corrugated boxes. 


 

How do you ship my order?
We ship via Registered/Insured U.S. Postal Service and UPS in discreet, secure packaging. Each package is fully insured and may require a signature upon delivery. Packages take 1-10 business days for delivery. We’ll send your tracking number by email when your order ships. 


 

Is my order insured while in transit?
Yes, BullionMax fully insures all of its shipments. Should anything happen while your package is in transit to you, it will be covered by our insurance policy.
However, we will not accept responsibility if you have left instructions with any carriers or delivery services to leave parcels unattended for you without the need for a signature, or if you have given the carrier instructions to leave your package with anyone other than the addressee. This includes but is not limited to a building manager, neighbor, a business mailroom, drop-off location such as Mail Boxes, etc., The UPS Store, the Military Postal Service, etc.
Additionally, we will not assume responsibility for packages that are signed for by apartment/complex building management, a business mailroom, the Military Postal Service, or any person(s) that are not the addressee listed on the order. When we ship to you, if metals are lost or damaged in transit, it is our responsibility to pursue any claim with the insurance company. If we determine the package is lost or damaged, we file a claim.
We reserve the right to re-ship your items or refund your money at our discretion.


 

Can you ship my order to my post office box?
No, we cannot ship to a post office box. 


 

Do I have to sign for my shipment?
Packages we ship may not require a signature for delivery. Expedited shipping, whether via UPS or the U.S. Postal Service, requires a signature for delivery.


 

Do you ship to U.S. territories?
We do not ship to US territories. Due to special requirements set by the postal systems, we are unable to ship outside of U.S. states.


 

What does “No Will Call” mean?
All UPS shipments ship with a “No Will Call” restriction, meaning the package cannot be picked up from a UPS location or just left at the delivery address. This is a precaution to prevent orders from being fraudulently intercepted. UPS will make three delivery attempts. If nobody is available at the delivery address to sign and accept delivery, the package will be returned to us.


 

Where do you ship orders from?
All orders will ship from our warehouse in Los Angeles, California.  We conceal the return address on all packages so as to not hint at the contents of the package.


 

Do you offer UPS shipping to Alaska and Hawaii?
No, we do not. The costs of shipping to these states are extremely prohibitive, so we utilize USPS on all shipments to Alaska and Hawaii.


 

Do we ship to P.O. Boxes?
No, we do not. Sorry.


 

Do you ship to UPS store locations?
No. UPS 3-Day Air service excludes shipments to UPS Stores, as well as Alaska, Hawaii and APO addresses.


 

My package appears to have been damaged or tampered with. What should I do?
We recommend you refuse any shipment that appears to be damaged or tampered with because the shipping insurance ends once signed for and/or delivered. When refused, the package(s) will return to BullionMax for inspection. 
If you have taken possession of a damaged or tampered package, please save all packaging and contact call us at (800) 729-3202 during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday within 48 hours for further instructions. Failure to notify us of damage or tampering within 48 hours from signature or delivery date may impact our ability to cover your claim.


 

What happens if my order is lost in transit?
We see very few delivery issues with our carriers, but sometimes delays do occur. In those situations, we appreciate your patience to wait a little longer for your package (at least 7 business days) before contacting us. Should the package not arrive, an investigation of the shipment is required before any order is reshipped or refunded. We may ask you to file a police report if it appears loss is due to theft or tampering. Your assistance speeds up the investigation and the sooner we complete it, the sooner we can resolve the missing order.

Product Details

The 2022 American gold buffalo 1 oz coin was inspired by the most celebrated of all American coins, the 1913-1938 buffalo nickel.

The gold buffalo features James Earle Fraser’s 1913 portrait of an indigenous American on the obverse side. It is believed that Fraser compiled images of Chief Two Moons of the Cheyenne nation and Chief Big Tree of the Kiowa when creating the design, both of whom posed for portraits, perhaps in an attempt to create an “ideal” Native American for this purpose. The reverse side shows a Fraser-designed American bison, symbolic of America’s vast underexplored wilderness, the Great Plains.

These coins carry a face value of $50 face value, and the U.S. government guarantees their purity and weight. With an exceptionally high purity and fascinating design history, the series is a popular one in steady demand.

Buffalo coins have been minted at West Point by the U.S. Mint since 2006. This 1 oz coin was the first in the Mint’s history minted in pure, 24-karat gold of 0.9999 fineness. The first modern U.S. gold bullion coin, the American eagle, is minted in 22-karat crown gold (just like the Krugerrand). The global popularity of Canada's pure gold maple leaf coins convinced the U.S. Mint that Americans needed their very own pure gold coin. Thus, the American buffalo gold bullion coin was born. Each coin carries a face value of $50, although the content of gold has always been worth more than the nominal value.

The American gold buffalo’s design pays homage to the Wild West period of American history. Its gold content reminds us that, when the West was won, salaries were paid and bets were settled in gold. Get your very own piece of timeless Americana today!

2022 1 oz American buffalo gold coin highlights:

  • One troy ounce of 24-karat gold, the first coin from the U.S. Mint in 99.99% pure gold
  • Based on James Fraser’s iconic 1913-1938 buffalo nickel design, an homage to the Wild West and the American frontier
  • Coins are minted at West Point and are guaranteed for weight and purity by the U.S. government with a face value of $50
  • We pack individual coins in plastic cases for protection before shipping. If you order 10+ of the same coin, we’ll secure them in protective tubes instead.

The difference between American buffalos and bison

Some folks will tell you that an American buffalo gold coin actually features an animal known to science as an American bison (Bison bison). They're right. So what's the difference? Well, technically, "buffalo" is a more general term, also used when talking about the big-horned African buffalo and the domesticated Asian water buffalo.

The reason we unscientific types call the American bison a "buffalo" is thanks to the French explorer Samuel de Champlain. He tentatively identified the American bison as a species of buffalo based on seeing some bison furs and drawings during his time with the Nipissing First Natino peoples in 1616. As far as we know, he never saw a living bison. If so, he probably would've come up with a more impressive-sounding name! See, in French, the word buffalo comes from their word bœuf, or "beef." French fur trappers working in the U.S. throughout the 1600s-1700s became familiar with the bison, but continued to call it a "buffalo" despite the fact that the Plains Indian languages had their own, perfectly suitable, names for this noble creature. 

Trust the French to name an animal based on how it tastes.

Product Specifications
Product specifications
Metal Gold
Purity 0.9999
Product Type Coin
Year Minted 2022
Mint U.S. Mint
Country United States
Mint type Government
Grade BU
Weight 1 oz
IRA Eligibility Yes
Face Value/Denomination $50
Obverse Design James Earle Fraser
Reverse Design James Earle Fraser
Edge Design Reeded
Q/As
Shipping FAQ

 

How much does shipping cost?
All orders over $199 will receive FREE SHIPPING. Other orders will be charged a shipping fee of $9.95. 


 

Why do you ship my order to my billing address?
This is a security measure to combat credit card fraud. By shipping to the billing address on file with your credit card company, we prevent scammers with stolen card numbers from fraudulent activity. 


 

Can I change my shipping address?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis. If you need to change your shipping address, please call in at (800) 729-3202 during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday and speak with a representative. 
NOTE: If you pay via PayPal, your order must ship to a PayPal Verified address.


 

What are your shipping, handling, and insurance charges?
BullionMax offers free shipping when you spend over $min_freeship_cart. We have no minimum order requirement; however, orders under $min_freeship_cart will be charged a shipping fee of $9.95. 


 

How long before you ship my order?
Once your payment has cleared, we will begin processing, packaging, and shipping your order. How long this takes varies based on your payment method, the size of your order, and your specific products. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email confirmation, with a link to find your shipment tracking information on your account page.


 

Do you ship internationally?
No, not at this time. 


 

How do you prepare packages for shipment?
All your purchased products are packaged under video surveillance to ensure quality control and packages are carefully and discreetly wrapped in generic corrugated boxes. 


 

How do you ship my order?
We ship via Registered/Insured U.S. Postal Service and UPS in discreet, secure packaging. Each package is fully insured and may require a signature upon delivery. Packages take 1-10 business days for delivery. We’ll send your tracking number by email when your order ships. 


 

Is my order insured while in transit?
Yes, BullionMax fully insures all of its shipments. Should anything happen while your package is in transit to you, it will be covered by our insurance policy.
However, we will not accept responsibility if you have left instructions with any carriers or delivery services to leave parcels unattended for you without the need for a signature, or if you have given the carrier instructions to leave your package with anyone other than the addressee. This includes but is not limited to a building manager, neighbor, a business mailroom, drop-off location such as Mail Boxes, etc., The UPS Store, the Military Postal Service, etc.
Additionally, we will not assume responsibility for packages that are signed for by apartment/complex building management, a business mailroom, the Military Postal Service, or any person(s) that are not the addressee listed on the order. When we ship to you, if metals are lost or damaged in transit, it is our responsibility to pursue any claim with the insurance company. If we determine the package is lost or damaged, we file a claim.
We reserve the right to re-ship your items or refund your money at our discretion.


 

Can you ship my order to my post office box?
No, we cannot ship to a post office box. 


 

Do I have to sign for my shipment?
Packages we ship may not require a signature for delivery. Expedited shipping, whether via UPS or the U.S. Postal Service, requires a signature for delivery.


 

Do you ship to U.S. territories?
We do not ship to US territories. Due to special requirements set by the postal systems, we are unable to ship outside of U.S. states.


 

What does “No Will Call” mean?
All UPS shipments ship with a “No Will Call” restriction, meaning the package cannot be picked up from a UPS location or just left at the delivery address. This is a precaution to prevent orders from being fraudulently intercepted. UPS will make three delivery attempts. If nobody is available at the delivery address to sign and accept delivery, the package will be returned to us.


 

Where do you ship orders from?
All orders will ship from our warehouse in Los Angeles, California.  We conceal the return address on all packages so as to not hint at the contents of the package.


 

Do you offer UPS shipping to Alaska and Hawaii?
No, we do not. The costs of shipping to these states are extremely prohibitive, so we utilize USPS on all shipments to Alaska and Hawaii.


 

Do we ship to P.O. Boxes?
No, we do not. Sorry.


 

Do you ship to UPS store locations?
No. UPS 3-Day Air service excludes shipments to UPS Stores, as well as Alaska, Hawaii and APO addresses.


 

My package appears to have been damaged or tampered with. What should I do?
We recommend you refuse any shipment that appears to be damaged or tampered with because the shipping insurance ends once signed for and/or delivered. When refused, the package(s) will return to BullionMax for inspection. 
If you have taken possession of a damaged or tampered package, please save all packaging and contact call us at (800) 729-3202 during normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday within 48 hours for further instructions. Failure to notify us of damage or tampering within 48 hours from signature or delivery date may impact our ability to cover your claim.


 

What happens if my order is lost in transit?
We see very few delivery issues with our carriers, but sometimes delays do occur. In those situations, we appreciate your patience to wait a little longer for your package (at least 7 business days) before contacting us. Should the package not arrive, an investigation of the shipment is required before any order is reshipped or refunded. We may ask you to file a police report if it appears loss is due to theft or tampering. Your assistance speeds up the investigation and the sooner we complete it, the sooner we can resolve the missing order.

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