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2023 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin (BU)

2023 1 oz American Buffalo Gold Coin (BU)

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The 2023 American gold buffalo 1 oz coin was based on the design of what’s widely considered the most perfect coin ever designed, the 1913-1938 buffalo nickel. 

Every American gold buffalo has a $50 face value, representing their U.S. government guarantee of both purity and weight. With an exceptionally high purity and fascinating design history, the series is a popular one in steady demand both in the U.S. and around the world.

Buffalo gold coins have been minted annually at West Point by the U.S. Mint since 2006. This 1 oz coin was the first in the U.S. Mint’s history made from pure 0.9999 fine gold (that’s 24k gold – in the coin world, we generally use “millesimal” fineness, or purity measured by thousandths of an ounce). Interestingly, 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. 

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, bounties were paid and bets were settled in real gold and silver. Get your very own piece of timeless Americana today!

2023 1 oz American buffalo gold bullion coin highlights:

  • One troy ounce of 24-karat gold, the first coin from the U.S. Mint made from 0.9999 pure gold
  • Based on James Fraser’s iconic 1913-1938 buffalo nickel design, an homage to the Wild West and the American frontier
  • These legal-tender coins are minted at West Point and are guaranteed for weight and purity by the U.S. government with a face value of $50
  • Ships straight to you in brand-new, untouched, pristine condition fresh from U.S. Mint
  • 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 American gold buffalo coin’s design in detail

The gold buffalo features the celebrated artist James Earle Fraser’s 1913 portrait of an indigenous American chieftain on the obverse side. Similarly to the design of the American gold eagle, this “portrait” isn’t a specific person’s face. Rather, it’s a composite of several different individuals who posed for Fraser, including Chief Two Moons of the Cheyenne nation, Chief Iron Tail of the Oglala Lakota tribe, and Chief Big Tree of the Kiowa. (John Big Tree, of the Seneca Nation, also posed for Fraser and claims the finished design uses his “profile from his forehead to his lip” – a claim Fraser disputed.) Regardless! Fraser’s finished design has become an icon, representing the indigenous peoples who roamed the Great Plains for centuries before the first cowboy ever climbed on a horse. 

The reverse of the American gold buffalo coin shows a rugged American bison (aka buffalo) standing side-on. American bison roamed the great plains in uncountable numbers until the age of steam engines and gunpowder nearly drove them to extinction. 

Together, the idealized Native American portrait and the buffalo symbolize the era of the Wild West, the last time our nation had an unexplored wilderness. The last time an American could get a fresh start by simply packing up and walking toward the sunset. An era before technology wrestled the unruly wildlands into submission – a time that many of us yearn for, whose passing many of us mourn. 

About James Earle Fraser

When James Earle Fraser was four years old, his family moved to South Dakota, where he lived in a boxcar, slept on the floor wrapped in painted buffalo skins, and learned to make arrowheads from Sioux children. He began sculpting intensely after he spoke to his neighbor, an amateur sculptor, and found out about a stone quarry near his house where he could find plenty of slabs to carve. He eventually studied in France, where he received a prize from the American Art Association of Paris. He was commissioned to create sculptures for the Supreme Court, Archives, and Department of Commerce buildings, as well as historical, presidential, and military portraits. Despite his time away from South Dakota, the people and places he discovered as a child never left him. 

He also designed the Buffalo Nickel and the United States Victory Medal, and was the recipient of the gold medal for sculpture from the National Institute and American Academy of Arts and Letters. Fraser married his former student, artist Laura Gardin, and they lived and worked together in Connecticut with their two cocker spaniels, ​“Victory” and ​“Commando.”

Product specifications
Metal Gold
Purity 0.9999
Product Type Coin
Year Minted 2023
Mint U.S. Mint
Country United States
Mint type Government
Grade BU
Weight 1 oz
Thickness 2.95 mm
Certificate of Authenticity false
IRA Eligibility Yes
Dimensions 32.7 mm
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 2023 American gold buffalo 1 oz coin was based on the design of what’s widely considered the most perfect coin ever designed, the 1913-1938 buffalo nickel. 

Every American gold buffalo has a $50 face value, representing their U.S. government guarantee of both purity and weight. With an exceptionally high purity and fascinating design history, the series is a popular one in steady demand both in the U.S. and around the world.

Buffalo gold coins have been minted annually at West Point by the U.S. Mint since 2006. This 1 oz coin was the first in the U.S. Mint’s history made from pure 0.9999 fine gold (that’s 24k gold – in the coin world, we generally use “millesimal” fineness, or purity measured by thousandths of an ounce). Interestingly, 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. 

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, bounties were paid and bets were settled in real gold and silver. Get your very own piece of timeless Americana today!

2023 1 oz American buffalo gold bullion coin highlights:

  • One troy ounce of 24-karat gold, the first coin from the U.S. Mint made from 0.9999 pure gold
  • Based on James Fraser’s iconic 1913-1938 buffalo nickel design, an homage to the Wild West and the American frontier
  • These legal-tender coins are minted at West Point and are guaranteed for weight and purity by the U.S. government with a face value of $50
  • Ships straight to you in brand-new, untouched, pristine condition fresh from U.S. Mint
  • 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 American gold buffalo coin’s design in detail

The gold buffalo features the celebrated artist James Earle Fraser’s 1913 portrait of an indigenous American chieftain on the obverse side. Similarly to the design of the American gold eagle, this “portrait” isn’t a specific person’s face. Rather, it’s a composite of several different individuals who posed for Fraser, including Chief Two Moons of the Cheyenne nation, Chief Iron Tail of the Oglala Lakota tribe, and Chief Big Tree of the Kiowa. (John Big Tree, of the Seneca Nation, also posed for Fraser and claims the finished design uses his “profile from his forehead to his lip” – a claim Fraser disputed.) Regardless! Fraser’s finished design has become an icon, representing the indigenous peoples who roamed the Great Plains for centuries before the first cowboy ever climbed on a horse. 

The reverse of the American gold buffalo coin shows a rugged American bison (aka buffalo) standing side-on. American bison roamed the great plains in uncountable numbers until the age of steam engines and gunpowder nearly drove them to extinction. 

Together, the idealized Native American portrait and the buffalo symbolize the era of the Wild West, the last time our nation had an unexplored wilderness. The last time an American could get a fresh start by simply packing up and walking toward the sunset. An era before technology wrestled the unruly wildlands into submission – a time that many of us yearn for, whose passing many of us mourn. 

About James Earle Fraser

When James Earle Fraser was four years old, his family moved to South Dakota, where he lived in a boxcar, slept on the floor wrapped in painted buffalo skins, and learned to make arrowheads from Sioux children. He began sculpting intensely after he spoke to his neighbor, an amateur sculptor, and found out about a stone quarry near his house where he could find plenty of slabs to carve. He eventually studied in France, where he received a prize from the American Art Association of Paris. He was commissioned to create sculptures for the Supreme Court, Archives, and Department of Commerce buildings, as well as historical, presidential, and military portraits. Despite his time away from South Dakota, the people and places he discovered as a child never left him. 

He also designed the Buffalo Nickel and the United States Victory Medal, and was the recipient of the gold medal for sculpture from the National Institute and American Academy of Arts and Letters. Fraser married his former student, artist Laura Gardin, and they lived and worked together in Connecticut with their two cocker spaniels, ​“Victory” and ​“Commando.”

Product Specifications
Product specifications
Metal Gold
Purity 0.9999
Product Type Coin
Year Minted 2023
Mint U.S. Mint
Country United States
Mint type Government
Grade BU
Weight 1 oz
Thickness 2.95 mm
Certificate of Authenticity false
IRA Eligibility Yes
Dimensions 32.7 mm
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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