1 OZ AMERICAN GOLD BUFFALO PROOF

Since 2006, the US Mint has offered a proof version of the American Gold Buffalo for collectors. These coins are minted using a special process which creates a high quality finish with cameo contrast. Raised elements of the coin design appear frosted, while background fields are mirrored.

For 2006 and 2007, the one ounce Proof Gold Buffalo was the only version of the coin produced for collectors. For 2008, the US Mint expanded the range of offerings to include collectible uncirculated versions of the coins, which were struck on specially burnished blanks and carried the “W” mint mark. The coins were offered in a range of weights including 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and 1/10 ounce coins with a comprehensive four coin set also available. That same year, the proof offerings were expanded to include fractional weight coins and a multi-coin set.