The American Gold Buffalo Coin - A Feast for the Eyes

Gold bullion has always been a popular investment choice due to its intrinsic value and versatility. Among the numerous options available in the market today, the American Gold Buffalo Coin stands out as one of the most beautiful and unique coins produced by the United States Mint. In this blog post, we will explore the history and features of this coin.

The American Gold Buffalo Coin was first introduced by the US Mint in 2006, and it has been an annual release ever since. The coin's design is based on the popular Buffalo Nickel that was in circulation from 1913 to 1938. James Earle Fraser, the same designer of the Buffalo Nickel, created the design for the American Gold Buffalo Coin, giving it a sense of nostalgia and history.

The coin's obverse design features the profile of a stoic indigenous figure. Fraser created this image by merging the physical features of three indigenous American figures from the early 20th century, making it the first major American coin to feature an indigenous figure. The reverse of the coin features the image of an American bison in its natural habitat, a design also created by Fraser. The bison design has come to symbolize strength and resilience to many people, making the coin even more meaningful to collectors and investors alike.

One of the most notable features of the American Gold Buffalo Coin is its purity. The coin contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 pure gold, making it one of the purest gold coins ever produced by the US Mint. The coin has a face value of $50 (USD), which is relatively low compared to its actual market value based on its gold content.

The American Gold Buffalo Coin is also easy to obtain and store. It arrives in protective flips or plastic tubes of 20 coins that make it easy to store and handle. It's also a popular choice for IRA investments and can add value to any gold investment portfolio.

In sum, the American Gold Buffalo Coin is not only a beautiful addition to any collection or investment portfolio, it's also a symbol of American history and heritage. Its unique design and high level of purity make it an excellent investment choice for those interested in gold bullion. With its accessibility and relative affordability, it's no surprise the American Gold Buffalo Coin has gained such popularity over the years.

The American Gold Eagle coin is the official gold bullion specimen of the United States of America. Introduced by the United States Mint in 1986 along with the Silver Eagle, the Gold Eagle is one of the most recognizable bullion coins in the world. 

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside individual protective plastic flips, tubes of 20 coins, or Monster Boxes of 500 coins!
• 35^th year of availability for the American Gold Eagle coin!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of actual gold content in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• The obverse side depicts the image of Lady Liberty from the $20 Gold Double Eagle.
• On the reverse is a family of bald eagles at a nest.

Each of the 2020 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coins available here today is housed individually inside of protective plastic flips. The Gold Eagles are offered in bulk options that include mint tubes of 20 coins or Monster Boxes of 500 coins, with the box holding a total of 25 individual tubes. All 2020 American Gold Eagles in this listing are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

The American Gold Eagles introduction in 1986 was a defining moment for the United States Mint. Most of the nations gold coining history included a purity level of .900 for its circulation coins. In 1834, the federal government lowered the gold standard in coins from 22-karat crown gold to a flat .900, with all coins in circulation after 1837 boasting .900 gold only.

Gold Eagle coins have 22-karat gold content that consists of 91.67% pure gold, 3% silver, and 5.33% copper. The 1986 release of the Gold Eagle marked the first time in more than 150 years that new coins were produced with this level of purity in the US.

On the obverse of 2020 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coins is the image of Lady Liberty. This iconic design was in circulation on the $20 Gold Double Eagle coin from 1907 to 1933 and was created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. It is considered by many to be the greatest American coin design of the 20^th century.

The reverse of 2020 Gold Eagles includes a design found exclusively on these coins. Created by Miley Busiek in 1986, it depicts a female eagle in a family nest guarding a hatchling as the male eagle flies overhead.

Another Spectacular Year of a Collector Favorite!

Out of the many things we’ve learned in millennia of human experience, one thing is obvious – gold endures. Whether it’s used in commerce or kept away in vaults, the value and craftsmanship of gold coinage lives from generation to generation. This timeless endurance is why, after South Africa’s Gold Krugerrand was introduced in 1967 and China’s Gold Panda made its debut in 1982, it was absolutely inevitable that the United States would establish its own bullion coin for the ages.

Authorized by Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1986, the Gold Eagle Program would quickly establish itself as a global standard for bullion that is artistically rich, perfectly collectible and thoroughly American. Celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2019, the Ten Dollar Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle has returned with its beloved, time-honored design!

• THE ULTIMATE SAINT-GAUDENS CREATION . . .—These Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagles exhibit a stunning design of Lady Liberty walking forward with focus and purpose, torch in one hand and olive branch in the other. Originally introduced on the famous 1907 $20 Double Eagle and born from collaboration between Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Theodore Roosevelt, this design reveals beautifully intricate details (like the U.S. Capitol building in the distance) with each viewing.

• . . . PAIRED WITH A PATRIOTIC FAMILY! – Featuring a male bald eagle carrying an olive branch to his family, sculptor Miley Busiek's design for the reverse continues to serve as a perfect modern companion to Saint-Gaudens’ vision.

• EXPERTLY STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – The craftspeople of the U.S. Mint are known around the world for their skill and attention to detail. It's this talent that transforms each quarter-ounce planchet of 91.67% pure gold into a breathtaking work of numismatic art.

• U.S. LEGAL TENDER – Minted in gold mined in the United States with weight and content guaranteed by the U.S. government, each 2019 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle bullion coin is ten dollars U.S. legal tender, as seen on the coin’s reverse.

• GRADED IN BU CONDITION – Yorter-Ounce Gold Eagle will arrive to you in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, exactly as it left the U.S. Mint.

One ounce American Gold Eagles from GFG are guaranteed to be 100% authentic and pure. If you have any questions about our 1 oz American Gold Eagles, please call us toll-free at 888-915-2443 or use our Live Chat feature to get in touch immediately.

Coin Highlights:

• Ships to you in a plastic flip, Mint Tubes of 20, or Monster Boxes of 500.
• Contains 1 troy oz of actual gold weight.
• Face value of $50 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Features Augustus Saint-Gaudens iconic Lady Liberty image.
• Obverse has a design feature unique to these coins.
• Typically arrives in Brilliant Uncirculated condition or occasionally proof condition.

Buy Vienna Philharmonic Gold Coins if you want modern gold bullion coins with both exceptional beauty and a robust worldwide demand. Produced by the Austrian Mint, the official minting authority of the Austrian Republic, the Gold Philharmonic Coin is named and designed after the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world’s finest musical ensembles.

Originally denominated in schillings, the Vienna Philharmonic is now the only gold bullion coin with a face value denominated in legal tender euros (with are the second most widely reserved fiat currency denomination in the world).

Gold Philharmonic Coins are the most popular modern European gold bullion coin available today.

The 1 oz Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coin one of the world's most popular gold bullion coin. This high quality gold coin was first issued in 1979. Since that time, ovlion ounces have been sold worldwide.

The Royal Canadian Mint excels in high purity bullion coins, and the Gold Canadian Maple Leaf Coin was the first gold coin ever to be minted at .9999 fineness (99.99% pure gold). Like the American Gold Eagle Coin, the Canadian Gold Maple Coin is purchased more frequently than many other modern gold bullion coins, particularly in North America.

The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin's design has the universally recognized symbol of Canada, the maple leaf, on the reverse side along with the gold bullion coin's purity and weight. Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse side surface with the gold bullion coin's face value and year of issue.

Great Britain’s 2020 Britannia Gold Bullion Coins Are Here!

Britannia, that ancient warrior queen who defended Britain’s shores from invasion and oppression, is back on the British Royal Mint’s annual Britannia Silver Bullion Coins. The gorgeous one-ounce gold bullion coin comes minted in a full ounce of highly-pure 99.99% fine gold ready to make her stand in your collection!

The embodiment of a nation and icon of maritime sovereignty, Britannia has symbolized Britain for centuries, appearing on coins dating all the way back to the Roman Empire. More recently, her name and image have graced the United Kingdom's Britannia bullion coin series since 1987. Philip Nathan's design of Britannia standing unwaveringly on a wind-swept shore, trident in one hand with branch and shield in the other, won “Coin of the Year” honors for its debut.

Now, the Gold Britannia has returned for 2020! Fans of British history, coin collectors and gold buyers alike will all be vying for Britannia’s attention. Make sure she finds her way into your collection; order one – or several – of these exquisite coins today!

• CLASSIC, ENDURING DESIGN – Standing on Royal Mint bullion for more than 30 years, Philip Nathan's Britannia continues to entrance with her focused gaze and lifelike detail. Radial lines have been added behind her as an additional security feature.

• EXPERTLY MINTED, HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each 2020 Gold Britannia is struck in one ounce of 99.99% fine gold by the artisans of the Royal Mint, resulting in coins that exhibit superb details and beautiful, lustrous finishes.

• UK LEGAL TENDER – Each 2020 One-Ounce Gold Britannia is £100 (one hundred pounds) sterling United Kingdom legal tender, as struck into each coin's obverse along with Jody Clark's most recent profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

• BEAUTIFUL UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2020 One-Ounce Gold Britannia bullion coin will arrive to you in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, exactly as it departed the Royal Mint, secured in a vinyl flip.

This favorite of collectors around the world is met with high demand year after year. Don't miss out on this chance to secure your own stunning Gold Britannia – order yours today!

The Gold Britannia is one of the most beautiful coin designs available in the 21^st century, but it has been known around the world for more than three centuries. The Britannia appeared regularly on British coinage starting in the 18^th century and throughout British colonies in the Far East starting in the 19^th century. Right now, 2019 1 oz British Gold Oriental Border Britannia Coins are available to purchase online from Gold Financial.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside of a protective plastic capsule!
• 2^nd issue of Gold Britannias with the oriental border design!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 100 (GBP) backed by the government of Britain.
• On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse includes Britannias image with an oriental border design.

Each of 2019 1 oz British Gold Oriental Border Britannia Coins available to purchase here today is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The Royal Mint of England offers these low-mintage gold coins with individual protective plastic capsules. This is the second year the Royal Mint has issued the Britannia coins in a low-mintage option with an oriental border design as a nod to its colonial history in the Far East.

The use of an oriental border design on these Gold Britannias is inspired by the British Trade Dollar issued by Royal Mint facilities in India and the Far East in the 19^th century. Following the First and Second Opium Wars in China, in which the British were victorious, ports in China were forced open by the United Kingdom. To avoid the use of British colonial currency in these port cities, British Trade Dollars were issued that often featured Britannia and included an oriental border design.

On the reverse of 2019 1 oz British Gold Oriental Border Britannia Coins is the image of Britannia from Philip Nathan in 1987. Nathans design was the winning artwork in 1987 competition hosted by the Royal Mint to find a new Britannia image for the nations official bullion coinage. This Britannia design has featured on the gold coin since 1987 and a silver version since 1997.

The obverse of 2019 British Gold Oriental Border Britannia Coins includes the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Englands longest reigning monarch features here in the fifth-generation portrait created by Jody Clark in 2015. Since 2018, the Royal Mint has used a guilloche background design behind the Queens portrait on most major bullion programs as well.

The Black Bull of Clarence has one of the most complex histories among the many heraldic beasts used in British history. Used by King Edward IV, the first king from the House of York, the bull was a symbol of power and often paired with a royal arms that touted Edward IIIs claims to the French throne. 

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective flip, mint tubes of 25 coins, or Monster Boxes of 500 coins!
• 5^th design release from the Royal Mints Queens Beast Series!
• Contains Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of 25 (GBP) by Britain.
• Obverse includes the effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse bears the design of the Black Bull of Clarence.
• Artwork from Jody Clark.

Edward IV came to power in England when the House of Lancaster is tumult under the rule of Henry VI. Edward overtook Henry VI and sat on the throne of King of England, with the latter ruler escaping to Scotland. Henry VI briefly reclaimed his throne, only to defeated in battle by Edward IV and later executed at the Tower of London.

As King of England, Edward IV often used the bull as a powerful symbol in his Royal Arms. Edward IV made his claim to the British throne as the great-grandson of Roger Mortimer, who was a descendent of the Duke of Clarence, giving the Black Bull of Clarence its full name in heraldry.

On the reverse of all 2018 oz British Gold Queens Beast Black Bull Coins is the image of the Black Bull of Clarence. The Bull is the first heraldic beast from the first king in the House of York, and was used over 200 years with a Royal Arms design that featured a shield of four quadrants. In two quadrants are the traditional golden lions of England. In the other two quadrants, the lilies of France which were added by Edward III to supper his claim to Frances throne as well.

The obverse of the Gold Queens Beast Black Bull Coin bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Created in 2015 by Jody Clark, a Royal Mint Engraver, this design is the fifth-generation effigy of Her Majesty on British coinage. All 10 beasts in the Queens Beast Series stood guard at the doors of Westminster Abbey in 1953 when Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of England.

Your purchase of a 2018 oz British Gold Queens Beast Black Bull Coin offers you a coin in BU condition. Coins in BU condition show no signs of wear and tear, but may feature minor flaws ranging from breaks in the luster and spotted surfaces to contact marks.

The Queens Beast Series from the Royal Mint of England is an exciting 10-coin release with new designs available on a bi-annual basis feature creatures from the heraldic history of Britain. Passed down to Queen Elizabeth II over hundreds of years, the Queens Beasts vary in origin and background.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives insides of protective packaging, tubes of 25 coins, or Monster Boxes of 500 coins!
• 6^th design released in the Queens Beast coinage!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 25 (GBP) backed by the government of Great Britain.
• The obverse features the fifth-generation image of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse depicts the Falcon of the Plantagenets.

Each 2019 1/4 oz British Gold Queens Beast Falcon of the Plantagenets coin in this listing represents the first coin issued in the series in 2019 and the sixth coin overall. Each coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and is available individually, or within tubes of 25 coins and Monster Boxes of 500 coins. The Monster Box contains a total of 20 tubes of 25 coins.

The Falcon of the Plantagenets comes to the royal arms and Queen Elizabeth II from King Edward III. The king had a deep love of hawking and falconry, and he choose the white falcon as part of his official emblem. The falcon was also used by other members of the Houses of York and Lancaster later one.

On the obverse of 2019 1/4 oz British Gold Queens Beast Falcon of the Plantagenets Coin is the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This latest-generation design of Her Majesty comes from Jody Clark and was created for British coinage in 2015. It captures the Queen in right-profile relief at the age of 89.

The reverse side of British Gold Queens Beast Falcon Coins includes the image of the white falcon and shield of Edward III. Other kings to use the white falcon symbol include King Edward IV, the great-great-grandson of Edward III. Later kings such as King Henry VII, whose marriage to Elizabeth of York merged the Houses of York and Lancaster, used the falcon symbol and it was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I.

This new quarter ounce gold coin is the fourth release in a brand new series of ten issues. Each of the ten coins in this new series will feature a heraldic animal of the British Royal Family. In addition to this quarter ounce gold coin, the UK Royal Mint also produces a one oz gold coin and a two ounce silver coin for each of the ten animals in the series.

Here are some highlights of this coin:

• Contains one quarter (1/4) troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
• Minted at the Royal Mint in Wales.
• £25 legal tender face value, backed by the government of the United Kingdom.
• Obverse design features a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, updated for 2018.
• Reverse design features the unicorn, one of England's most famous heraldic creatures.
• Fourth of ten coins in a new series.

In 1536, the infamous King Henry VIII commissioned the carving of ten stone sculptures in honor of his marriage to Jane Seymour (they were engaged the day after the execution of his previous wife, Anne Boleyn). Each of the ten animals depicted in the sculptures represent the heraldry of different branch of Henry and Jane's respective ancestries. These sculptures - the "King's Beasts" - stand to this day on a moat bridge at Henry VIII's primary English residence, Hampton Court Palace.

In advance of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, some four hundred years later, a similar set of sculptures were commissioned. These sculptures also depicted the different mythical creatures representing the various branches of Elizabeth's family in the heraldic system. The sculptures themselves were plaster, not stone, and are now on display indoors at a museum in Canada. Stone replicas are on display in Kew Gardens, London.

This new series of coins from the Royal Mint honors these ten mythical creatures: the Queen's Beasts. In addition to a two ounce silver coin, a 1/4 oz gold coin and a one ounce gold coin will also be produced for each of the ten animals in the series. This coin, featuring the English Unicorn, is the fourth release.

The Royal Mint is one of the oldest and most well-respected national mints in the world. The purity and quality of these coins make them an excellent investment choice; in addition, because these coins are part of a unique series with a limited production run, they have the potential to acquire significant collectible (or, "numismatic") value, as well.

The Queen’s Beasts series is a collection of ten coins inspired by the heraldic creatures, symbolizing the centuries of Royal heritage.

The 2020 Great Britain Gold Queen's Beasts (White Lion of Mortimer) coin is the latest addition to the Royal Mint’s celebrated series. The uncrowned White Lion of Mortimer is depicted holding a shield with a white rose of York surrounded by the rays of the sun; a favorite badge of Edward IV, who inherited it from his grandmother Ann Mortimer.  

The fractional 2020 Great Britain 1/4 oz Gold Queen's Beasts (White Lion of Mortimer) brings an affordable investment opportunity besides its collectible appeal. Get closer to completing your collection of the Queen’s Beasts series by purchasing this 2020 Great Britain Gold Queen's Beasts (White Lion of Mortimer) coin from Gold Financial

The White Lion of Mortimer bullion is also available in 1 oz gold and 2 oz silver additions. 

Product Features:

• Struck in 0.9999 fine gold with a weight of 1/4 oz.
• Produced by the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom. 
• Comes in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition.
• Holds a face value of £25
• Individual coins come in plastic flips. Lots of 25 come in mint-issued tubes and lots of 500 come in a monster box.
• Obverse: Displays Jody Clark’S rendition of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II encircled with the inscriptions: “25 POUNDS”, “ELIZABETH II”, and “D.G. REG. F. D.”
• Reverse: Features an image of a lion carrying a shield with a white rose on a golden sun. Inscriptions read “WHITE LION OF MORTIMER”, “1/4 OZ”, “FINE GOLD”, “999.9” and “2020”

At Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation, ten statues called The Queen’s Beasts stood guard at the entrance to Westminster Abbey. Each creature represented a strand of the young woman’s ancient royal heritage that passed to her on that historic day. In 2016, the Royal Mint reincarnated the ten royal guardians who stood guard that day in a beautiful new coin series called The Queen’s Beasts. Each new release explores one of these ten fantastical protectors and the centuries-old story they have to tell.

The seventh release in the Queen’s Beasts 10-coin series commemorates the regal Yale of Beaufort. The Yale was a mythical, antelope-like creature that was white with gold spots. It possessed the tusks of a boar and large horns that could swivel independently in any direction. The Yale passed to the Queen through Henry VII, who inherited it from his mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort. Each coin is intricately struck in 1 oz .9999 fine gold and bears a face value of 100 pounds backed by the British government. Add this stunning seventh coin in the Queen’s Beast series to your order today!

Highlights

• Each coin contains 1 oz of .9999 fine gold in Brilliant Uncirculated condition from the Royal Mint.
• Sovereign coin bearing a 100-pound face value backed by the British government.
• Shipped in a protective flip, mint-issued tubes, or Monster Boxes.
• Real-time prices are locked in at the time of the order.
• Fast, free, and discreet shipping.
• Quickly and easily sell  back your coins Gold Financial at industry-leading prices.

   
  

Obverse

The obverse displays coin artist Jody Clark’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the legend “ELIZABETH II, D.G. REG. F.D., 100 POUNDS”, and the designer’s initials surrounding the image.

Reverse

Designed by Royal Mint coin artist Jody Clark, the reverse features the Yale of Beaufort rearing up on its hind legs behind a shield. Its spots appear in relief, and its long, twisted horns are swiveled in opposite directions. The shield depicts a portcullis topped by a royal crown. A portcullis is a heavy, vertically-closing gate that fortified the entrances to many medieval castles. The coin’s weight, purity, year of issue, and “YALE OF BEAUFORT” encircle the image.

About The Royal Mint

Each 2019 British 1 oz Gold Yale coin was produced at The Royal Mint, the world’s oldest and most renowned mint. The Royal Mint, whose roots extend over 1,100 years, holds a long and distinguished tradition of craftsmanship, history, and artistry. Today, the Mint remains the world’s leading manufacturer of currency, coinage, bullion, and medals.