American Gold Buffalo (1 oz) · Melt value · Gold spot
Live data by APIVerveAmerican Gold Buffalo (1 oz) Price
Typical retail — (+4–8% typical premium)
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per coin (melt)The American Gold Buffalo holds one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, so its melt value is exactly the live gold spot price.
Buffalo or Eagle?
Both hold a full ounce of gold. The Buffalo is 24-karat, while the Eagle is a tougher 22-karat alloy that weighs a little more. Premiums are usually close, with the Buffalo sometimes slightly higher.
Frequently asked questions
What premium does a American Gold Buffalo (1 oz) usually carry?
Historically a American Gold Buffalo (1 oz) tends to trade about 4–8% over its melt value at retail, though premiums spike when demand is high and compress when it's quiet. Treat the range here as a guide, not a quote.
Is the melt value what I'll pay or get for a American Gold Buffalo (1 oz)?
No. Melt value is the intrinsic worth of the metal — live spot price times the coin's pure content. A dealer sells above melt (their premium) and buys slightly below it (their spread). The melt figure here is the honest baseline; actual retail and buy-back prices move with demand.