History
The American Buffalo was the first 24-karat gold coin from the US Mint, reviving James Earle Fraser's 1913 Buffalo nickel design. Each coin contains one troy ounce of 0.9999 gold, so its melt value equals the ounce spot price.
American Buffalo Melt Value
The American Buffalo contains 31.103 g of fine gold. Enter how many coins you have to see the live melt value and a realistic dealer buy price.
Dealer payout90% of melt
Melt value
€3,677.38
Buy offer at 90%
€3,309.65
Fine gold content: 31.103 g · Prices updated 18:54 UTC · Prices by MetalflowAPI
Indicative values only. Dealers’ offers vary.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Years struck | 2006–present |
| Gross weight | 31.103 g |
| Fineness | 0.9999 |
| Fine gold content | 31.103 g |
| Sizes available | 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz |
American Buffalo FAQ
How much gold is in a American Buffalo?
A American Buffalo weighs 31.103 g gross at 0.9999 fineness, so it contains 31.103 g of pure gold.
How is the melt value of a American Buffalo calculated?
Multiply the fine gold content of 31.103 g by the current spot price per gram in your currency. The calculator above does this with live prices and multiplies by your quantity.
Will a dealer pay melt value for a American Buffalo?
Bullion coins usually trade a few percent above melt when buying and slightly below melt when selling back. Expect 90–98% of melt from a specialist dealer and less from a general pawnbroker.
Is a worn American Buffalo worth less?
Wear removes a little metal but the loss is usually under one percent, so heavily circulated coins are still bought near melt. Damaged or mounted coins may be discounted for extra refining work.
Should I sell a American Buffalo as scrap?
Only if it has no collector premium. Rare dates, proof issues and original packaging can add well above melt value, so check the date and mintmark before melting.
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