2009 $50 Gold Buffalo Proof Coin. Released October 29, 2009.

The United States Mint released the 2009 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin on Thursday, October 29. It was the only collector oriented release for 2009 as all w uncirculated and fractional denominations were cut in late 2008. The United States Mint also announced that there will be "no mintage or household order limit for this product." Which came as a surprise but was a welcomed announcement by the gold coin collectors community.

The overall design remains unchanged for all Gold Buffalo Coins since their release in 2006 with both the obverse and reverse of the Gold Buffalo coins share the same basic design that first appeared on the 1913 circulating nickel, commonly known by most as either the "Indian Head Nickel" or the "Buffalo Nickel." This classic coin is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful ever produced by the US Mint and ran until 1938, when it is discontinued in favor of the Thomas Jefferson design. Coins are released with classic designs for higher sales. The obverse shows the image of an Indian leader. The reverse contains an image of an American buffalo, also known as a bison. The coins are struck at the US Mint facility at West Point Mint and bear the "W" mint mark.

2009 American Gold Buffalo Proof Coin for Sale. Mintage: 49,388.

2009-W Buffalo FIRST STRIKE Proof Gold-PF 70.Pack&COA    US $1,580.55

2009 W $50 24K Gold Buffalo 1 Ounce Proof PCGS PR70DCAM    US $1,576.00

2009 $50 gold proof buffalo US Mint box + coa only    US $7.95

2009 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin (BA9)    US $3,200.00

2009 Proof Gold Buffalo Specifications
Mint Mark: W
Designer: James Earle Fraser
Composition: 24 karat (.9999 ) fine gold
Weight: 1.0001 troy ounce (31.1035 g)
Diameter: 1.287 inches (32.70 mm)
Thickness: 0.116 inches (2.95 mm)
Mintage: 49,388

With the Gold Buffalo the U.S. Plans to enter the gold coin market seriously. Thanks to the Presidential $1 coin act passed in 2005, they are able to compete with the gold currency of other nations.

The Gold Buffalo is only sold as a proof version by the U.S. Mint. The coin is tailored to collectors rather than investors, however that does not mean its value does not increase. The initial price of the proof when the Gold Buffalo first shipped was $800 USD. In 2007 the price of the proof rose to $899.95 USD and rose once again in 2008 to $1118.88 USD. The proofs bear a "W" for West Point mint on the obverse side that is absent on the standard bullion coins.

The 2006 Gold Buffalo captures the essence of tradition and excellence. Much like the Buffalo nickel before its time, where it once said "Five cents" , it now reads $50 1oz .9999 fine gold and bears the motto ìIn God We Trustî that has been on all U.S coins since 1908.

24k Pure Gold 2006 Gold Buffalo Coins for Sale

2006 NGC MS 70 First Strikes 1oz $50 Gold Buffalo    US $1,287.77

2006 W PCGS PR69 DCAM $50 GOLD AMERICAN BUFFALO PROOF    US $1,325.00

NGC 2006 W Proof 70 Ultra Cameo Gold Buffalo Coin $50    US $1,383.00

2006 W Buffalo PCGS PR 70 DCAM $50 Gold ~ $1,895 retail    US $1,495.00

NGC 2006 W Proof 70 Ultra Cameo Gold Buffalo Coin $50    US $1,380.00

NGC 2006 MS70 First Year Issue Gold Buffalo Coin $50    US $1,288.00

NGC 2006 MS70 First Year Issue Gold Buffalo Coin $50    US $1,375.00

2 - 2006 W Buffalo $50 1oz Proof Gold Buffalo coin    US $3,150.00

2006 W NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo $50 1oz Gold Buffalo 9999    US $1,370.00

(2) 2006 $50 Buffalo - NGC MS70 "First Strike"    US $2,779.00

(2) 2006 $50 GOLD BUFFALO NGC PF70 & MS70 FIRST STRIKES    US $3,650.50

2006 BUFFALO PROOF ONE OZ GOLD COIN WITH COA    US $1,328.00