The American Buffalo was the US Mint's first 24-karat gold coin. It contains one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, based on the 1913 Buffalo nickel design.
| 1 coin | 1.000 oz | $4,194.40 |
| 5 coins | 5.000 oz | $20,972.00 |
| 10 coins | 10.000 oz | $41,944.00 |
| 20 coins | 20.000 oz | $83,888.00 |
| 50 coins | 50.000 oz | $209,720.00 |
| 100 coins | 100.000 oz | $419,440.00 |
If you think you have a rare date or an uncirculated coin, have it graded or get a quote from a coin dealer before selling it for its metal.
Its melt value is $4,194.40 based on 1 troy oz of gold at $4,194.40 per ounce. Collectible dates and high grades sell for more.
Both contain one ounce of pure gold. The Buffalo is 24K and softer; the Eagle is 22K and tougher. Melt value is identical.
1 troy ounces of pure gold. The coin weighs 31.1 grams in total and is 24K: .9999 fine gold.