2021 American Buffalo Gold Fifty Dollar
Base
About This Coin
The 2021 American Buffalo Gold Fifty Dollar is a United States $50 gold coin from the American Buffalo Gold 2006 to Date series. In 2021 the Mint sold 350,500 one-ounce bullion coins, by its calendar-year sales figures, and the West Point Mint struck 16,976 proofs. The obverse features James Earle Fraser's Native American portrait from the 1913 Buffalo nickel, which Fraser said combined the features of three chiefs, Iron Tail, Two Moons and Big Tree, and the reverse displays his American bison standing on a mound. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 31.1 grams, 32.7 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by James Earle Fraser.
Value Estimates
Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
2021 (W) American Buffalo .9999 Fine Gold Fifty Dollar
2021 (W) Proof American Buffalo .9999 Fine Gold Fifty Dollar
Other Base Coins in This Series
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2 strike types
2007 American Buffalo Gold Fifty Dollar
2 strike types
2008 American Buffalo Gold
9 strike types
2009 American Buffalo Gold Fifty Dollar
2 strike types
2010 American Buffalo Gold Fifty Dollar
2 strike types
2011 American Buffalo Gold Fifty Dollar
2 strike types
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