Stars, Stripes, and a Gold Buffalo

The United States Mint’s popular Gold American Buffalo bullion coin hits the scene May 7, and this time the long-running coin offers a special twist for 2026: it carries a 1776-2026 dual date and a special privy mark to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This semiquincentennial-themed offering contains 1 troy ounce of .9999-fine gold and bears the “W” mintmark of the West Point Mint. The special privy mark is shaped like the silhouette of the Liberty Bell and is superimposed with the numeral 250, symbolizing the nation’s 250th birthday.

The Gold American Buffalo Bullion Coin

This 24-karat gold coin is the latest entry in the bullion program, which began in 2006. The Gold American Buffalo features a faithful reproduction of James Earle Fraser’s obverse and reverse designs for the Buffalo nickel, which was struck from 1913 through 1938. The obverse is anchored by a representative bust of a Native American, while the reverse centers on a side view of an American bison, an animal colloquially known by many as a buffalo. The 2026 semiquincentennial 1-ounce Gold American Buffalo is available on the U.S. Mint’s website for $5,540.

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