American Gold Buffalo Melt Value
An American Gold Buffalo contains 0.9999 troy oz of pure gold (31.1 g × .9999). At $4,147/oz gold, its melt value is about $4,147. Dealers quote bullion as a premium or discount to melt.
Values above refresh with the October 19, 2026 spot price.
American Gold Buffalo specifications
| Years | Fineness | Gross weight | Pure gold | Diameter | Face value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–present | .9999 (99.99%) | 31.1 g | 31.1 g (0.9999 oz t) | 32.7 mm | $50 |
America's first 24-karat (.9999 fine) gold bullion coin, launched in 2006 with James Earle Fraser's Buffalo nickel design. Fractional sizes (1/2, 1/4 and 1/10 oz) were made only in 2008.
How the melt value is calculated
Melt value = gross weight × fineness ÷ 31.1035 × spot price. For the 1 oz ($50): 31.1 g × .9999 = 31.1 g of pure gold. Divide by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce to get 0.9999 oz, then multiply by $4,147 spot: about $4,147.
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.9999 oz t | $4,147 |
| 5 coins | 4.9995 oz t | $20,735 |
| 10 coins | 9.9990 oz t | $41,470 |
| 20 coins | 19.9980 oz t | $82,940 |
| 25 coins | 24.9975 oz t | $103,675 |
| 100 coins | 99.9900 oz t | $414,699 |
Melt value vs collector value
The American Gold Buffalo is a bullion coin, so its price tracks the gold spot price. Buyers and sellers usually quote it as a premium over (or a discount to) melt value, and that premium depends on the dealer, the year and the coin's condition. Special and proof versions can sell for more. Melt value is the number to anchor on: it's what the metal alone is worth today.
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Specs: Nu Stack coin database (curated entries and the Numista catalog). Melt values use the gold spot price from the Nu Stack price feed and are estimates of metal content only, not offers to buy or sell.
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in an American Gold Buffalo?
An American Gold Buffalo has 31.1 g (0.9999 troy oz) of pure gold: 31.1 g gross weight at .9999 fine.
What is an American Gold Buffalo worth in melt value today?
About $4,147 at $4,147/oz gold (October 19, 2026). Melt value moves with the gold spot price; this page updates automatically.
Is an American Gold Buffalo worth more than its melt value?
Bullion coins usually trade close to melt value plus a dealer premium. Proof, low-mintage or special issues can sell for more. Compare a dealer's quote against the melt value above.