Gold Buffalo Proof – First American Pure Gold Coins
Gold Buffalo Proof First American Pure Gold Coins
Among U.S. coins Buffalo gold coins are the most unique ones and the first American pure-gold (.9999 fine) gold coins. Gold Buffalo Proofcoins are minted in four sizes ranging from face values of $5 to $50. Regular Buffalos are considered bullion coins. These are basically produced for people who are primarily interested in investing in the precious metal. Gold Buffalo Proof has a distinctive lustrous shine as a result of the special process they undergo.
As an investment medium regular and proof Buffalo coins differ from each other. The price of a regular Buffalo gold coin is based wholly on the metal content. These coins are normally sold at the current market price for gold with a small premium by the dealers, including the U.S. Mint. In contrast the value of Buffalo proof coins depends on two factors the metal content and the demand for the limited number of minted proof coins among collectors. For a one ounce Buffalo proof coin it is expected to get several hundred dollars looking at the current spot price of gold.
You should create your online account with the U.S. Mint. It works in the same manner as any other online account with a merchant/vendor. But for payment purposes you need to provide the details regarding your Social Security number, identification, and a credit or debit card number whichever you have. Do this before the next release for Buffalo proof coins because they sell out quickly as the demand is very high always.
If you are not able to get Buffalo proofs directly through the U.S. Mint or it is possible that you might be trying to invest since previous year then you should contact some reputable coin dealers. You need to take some precautions here. If a Buffalo proof is not in the U.S. Mint packaging and is not accompanied by the certificate of authenticity then do not buy it. In case good dealers may do not have coins in stock, they will at least be able to provide you from other dealers. Several tools like the U.S. Mint online dealer locator tool and/or the American Numismatic Association dealer listing could be used to find reputable coin dealers.