2026-W 1/10 oz $5 Reverse Proof Gold American Buffalo 20th Anniversary (w/Box & COA)

2026-W 1/10 oz $5 Reverse Proof Gold American Buffalo 20th Anniversary (w/Box & COA)

Celebrate a major milestone in modern American bullion with the 2026-W 1/10 oz $5 Reverse Proof Gold American Buffalo 20th Anniversary (w/Box & COA). Issued by the United States Mint for the 20th anniversary of the American Gold Buffalo, this special fractional contains 1/10 troy oz of .9999 fine, 24-karat gold and carries a $5 face value. Struck at the West Point Mint and bearing the coveted “W” mint mark, the coin brings James Earle Fraser’s celebrated American designs to a convenient fractional format. This collectible comes complete with its original U.S. Mint presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Introduced in 2006, the American Gold Buffalo became the first U.S. Mint bullion coin series produced from .9999 fine, 24-karat gold. Its designs were adapted from the beloved Buffalo nickel, which first entered circulation in 1913. The 2026 Gold Buffalo Anniversary Coin marks the program's 20th anniversary with several noteworthy features, including the return of the 1/10 oz denomination.Fractional Gold Buffalo coins were previously offered in 2008, making the 2026 release especially interesting to collectors who appreciate the program's less frequently issued denominations. 

A special “20th” privy mark further distinguishes this anniversary edition, providing a visible tribute to the Gold Buffalo's two-decade history.

Coin Specifications:

• Made from .9999 fine gold and weighs 1/10 troy oz
• Reverse Proof finish
• Issued by the United States Mint
• Struck at the West Point Mint
• Face value of $5 USD, backed by the U.S. government
• Comes in the official U.S. Mint box, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
• Obverse: Features a bust of a traditional Native American man wearing his feathered headdress. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," the year of mintage, "W" mintmark and “20th” privy mark.
• Reverse: Displays the left profile of a black diamond buffalo. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," along with the denomination, weight, and purity.

Why Collect This Gold Buffalo?

• Special Privy Mark: Distinctive “20th” anniversary detail
• Fractional 1/10 oz Size: Offers the classic Gold Buffalo in an accessible smaller format.
• Historic American Designs: Features James Earle Fraser's iconic artwork
• Box & COA Included: Complete original Mint presentation enhances its collector appeal.
• Historic 2026 Date: Issued during America’s 250th anniversary year.

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The 2026-W 1/10 oz $5 Reverse Proof Gold American Buffalo 20th Anniversary (w/Box & COA) brings together two anniversaries that make 2026 especially meaningful for U.S. coin collectors: 20 years of the Gold Buffalo program and 250 years of the United States. Its fractional format provides a distinctive way to collect Fraser’s legendary design in .9999 fine gold, while the Proof finish, West Point pedigree, and complete U.S. Mint box and COA give the coin the presentation expected of an anniversary collectible. For Gold Buffalo enthusiasts and collectors building a comprehensive 2026 collection, this $5 Proof deserves serious consideration.