The obverse (top) and reverse (bottom) of the proof version on the American Buffalo coin which was released on June 22 2006. This is the first pure (.9999) 24-karat gold coin produced by the United States Mint for public usage. The design of the coin is a modified version of James Earle Fraser's design of the Buffalo nickel, issued in early 1913. There is a mintage limit of 300,000 for the coin, which has a face value of $50.
Image credit: U.S. Mint/Fir0002/Majestic
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