American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins. Each coin contains one ounce of .9999 fine, 24-karat gold and is presented in an elegant hardwood box with a matte finish and a faux leather inset, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the Director of the United States Mint.

Pricing for the 2009 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin is in accordance with the United States Mint pricing schedule established on January 12, 2009, for platinum and gold coins. These products are priced according to the range in which they reside. Click here to view United States Mint Coin Pricing Grid and the United States Mint Return Policy. Pricing for the 2009 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin could vary weekly dependent upon the London Fix weekly average gold price.

Due to the possibility of pricing fluctuations, no mail orders will be accepted.

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The designs are based on the original 1913 Type I Buffalo nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser. The obverse features a profile of a Native American. The reverse features a representation of an American Buffalo (also known as a bison).

American Buffalo Gold Proof fractional coins and the four-coin set are no longer available. Additionally, the United States Mint will no longer offer American Buffalo Gold Uncirculated Coins.

Purchase Information: Purchase Information:

To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, any order placed prior to the official on-sale date and time, October 29, 2009, 12:00 Noon (ET) shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.

If paying by credit card, please be sure your credit card information remains current to avoid any delays in processing your order. If your credit card has expired by the time of shipment, your order will be cancelled. To update credit card information after an order has been placed, you must call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

Please allow approximately 1-2 weeks for shipping of in-stock products.