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2026 (W) Proof American Buffalo Fifty Dollar Gold

Strike Type
2026 (W) Proof American Buffalo Fifty Dollar Gold

Coin Details

Year
2026
Denomination
Gold Bullion
Mint Mark
W
Strike Type
Proof
Series
American Buffalo Gold 2006 to Date
Designer
James Earle Fraser (1913 design, adapted for gold)
Composition
99.99% Gold
Weight
31.1g
Diameter
32.7mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$5,799 - $5,799

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Description

The 2026 (W) Proof American Buffalo Fifty Dollar Gold is a proof gold coin struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Buffalo Gold 2006 to Date series. The obverse features a composite Native American portrait combining features of three real tribal chiefs — Iron Tail (Lakota), Two Moons (Cheyenne), and John Big Tree (Seneca) — James Earle Fraser's iconic 1913 design faithfully reproduced in gold and the reverse displays an American bison (often called Black Diamond after the famous bison at the Bronx Zoo) standing on a mound, also from Fraser's original design. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Estimated market value is approximately $5.8K. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 31.1 grams, 32.7 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge.

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