About the 1oz American Gold Buffalo
The Buffalo was the United States Mint’s first 24 carat gold bullion coin when it arrived in 2006, struck to 999.9 fineness where the Eagle is 22 carat. One troy ounce, 32.7 millimetres across.
Its design is borrowed from James Earle Fraser’s 1913 five cent piece: a Native American profile on one side and an American bison on the other. It is one of the most admired coin designs of the twentieth century, and it looks particularly good struck in pure gold.
Being pure gold it is softer than an Eagle, so handle it with care. It is not British legal tender, so it carries no Capital Gains Tax exemption for a UK resident, though as investment gold it carries no VAT.
Why buy the 1oz American Gold Buffalo?
- Contains 1 troy ounce (31.10 g) of 999.9 fine gold
- Struck by United States Mint
- VAT free investment gold
- Supplied in a protective capsule
- Weighed, measured and the edge checked by us before it is listed
- Fully insured delivery, signed for and tracked
Why choose a one ounce coin?
One ounce coins are the cheapest way to own metal by weight, because the cost of striking a coin barely changes with the amount of metal in it.
- The lowest premium per gram of any size
- Traded everywhere, so selling it on is straightforward
- One coin rather than a handful, so easier to store
- Suits a larger sum put into metal in one go
Questions people ask
Is this investment gold?
Yes. It is struck from 999.9 fine gold, which meets the HMRC definition of investment gold.
Does it carry VAT?
No. Investment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK, so the price you see is the price.
Is it Capital Gains Tax exempt?
No. It is not UK legal tender, so it does not carry the exemption that a sovereign or a Britannia does.
How is it supplied?
In a protective capsule, sent in discreet packaging that says nothing about what is inside.
What if the price moves before I pay?
The price on this page is the metal at this moment. When you send us your order we confirm the final figure with you and hold it while you pay, so you are never charged a number you have not seen.
Delivery
Every order goes out fully insured, signed for and tracked, in packaging that gives nothing away. We tell you the dispatch date when we confirm your order. Delivery details.
Want to know more first? Read what is the best gold coin to buy or how to buy gold coins in the UK.
