The 2012 $50 Gold Buffalo coin, struck at the West Point Mint, features a design based on the iconic Buffalo Nickel by James Earle Fraser. It contains one ounce of 24-karat gold (0.9999 fine gold) and has a face value of fifty dollars, though its market value often exceeds this due to its gold content and collectible appeal. The reverse depicts a Native American on horseback, while the obverse showcases the buffalo, symbolizing American heritage. These coins are popular among investors and collectors alike for their beauty and intrinsic value.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
2012 $50 Gold Buffalo $50 (Fifty Dollars) $50 Gold Buffalo 2012 West Point
2012-W $50 Gold Buffalo DCAM $50 (Fifty Dollars) $50 Gold Buffalo 2012 West Point