Gold Coins · American Gold Buffalo
Sell your American Gold Buffalos
The US Mint's .9999 fine 24-karat gold coin, from 2006 to today — bullion, proof and certified. Bring yours to any of our 4 Northern Virginia locations for a free appraisal and instant payout.
How we price it
How we price your American Gold Buffalo
The Gold Buffalo is the US Mint's 24-karat coin — .9999 fine, a full troy ounce of pure gold with no alloy to discount. That makes its value refreshingly simple: whatever an ounce of gold is trading for right now is the starting point, and as a standard bullion coin it brings 90% of that spot price.
Our buyer verifies the coin and weighs it in front of you, then reads the number off the live spot market. An everyday bullion Buffalo is worth 90% of spot to us; proof and certified issues in an NGC or PCGS holder can earn a premium, and we add that in when demand justifies it. You leave paid by check the same day — no shipping, no waiting on a mailed payment.
What to bring and what to expect
Have your Buffalos with you in any condition — bare, in a tube, in a capsule, or in the Mint's box — and bring the grading slab or certificate along if a coin has been graded. Every seller shows a current photo ID before we buy.
Chantilly, Annandale, and Manassas take walk-ins during store hours. Vienna / Tysons is currently by appointment, so call (703) 889-0532 before you go. The appraisal is free and unhurried, the offer is explained line by line, and you walk out either paid by check or still holding your coins — the choice is entirely yours.
The catalog
American Gold Buffalos we buy
Search 57 American Gold Buffalos by year, size or finish. Tap any coin to find your nearest store and bring it in for a free appraisal.
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FAQ
American Gold Buffalo: common questions
How is a Gold Buffalo different from a Gold Eagle for selling?
The Buffalo is pure 24-karat gold, while the Eagle is a 22-karat alloy; both hold one ounce of gold, and in plain bullion form either one fetches 90% of spot. Condition, proof status, and grading affect any premium on either coin.
Do you buy proof and graded Gold Buffalos?
Yes. Bullion, proof, burnished, and slabbed (NGC/PCGS) Buffalos are all bought here. A graded proof can bring more than its melt value, and we reflect that in the number whenever the market rewards it.
Does the year on my Buffalo change what it's worth?
For everyday bullion the mint year rarely moves the price — the gold content leads. A small number of proof or low-mintage graded dates carry collector interest, which we take into account when it applies.
Will you pay for a scratched or worn Buffalo?
Of course. A bullion coin's gold content does not change with a mark or two, so an ordinary worn Buffalo is still valued on its full ounce of gold at the standard bullion rate. Wear only matters where a coin is graded and its condition drives a premium.
Free appraisal
Ready to turn your valuables into cash?
Visit one of our four Northern Virginia stores for a free appraisal, or call ahead. You only sell if you love the offer.