American Gold Buffalo 1 oz Price Chart & Premium History

Track daily dealer premium trends versus spot, with monthly summaries and record highs/lows.

American Gold Buffalo 1 oz Price Chart

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Melt Value Premium % Min Price Max Price Avg Price

American Gold Buffalo 1 oz Premium Over Spot in August 2026

In August 2026, American Gold Buffalo 1 oz premiums have ranged from 4.07% to 4.29%, with a monthly average of 4.19%.

That is 0.04% lower than July 2026, when the average premium was 4.23%.

Daily coverage this month averaged 13.0 active dealers in our snapshot set.

Average lowest listed price this month was $4,223.33 versus an average spot reference of $4,053.46.

American Gold Buffalo 1 oz Premium Record Highs and Lows

Lowest premium recorded: 3.62% on Apr 21, 2026. Highest premium recorded: 7.82% on Feb 1, 2026.

Monthly Average Premiums

Month	Avg Premium %	Avg Lowest Price	Avg Spot
Aug 2026	4.19%	$4223.33	$4053.46
Jul 2026	4.23%	$4249.26	$4076.96
Jun 2026	4.20%	$4406.64	$4228.93
May 2026	4.21%	$4779.72	$4586.74
Apr 2026	4.51%	$4939.09	$4725.94
Mar 2026	4.73%	$5099.29	$4869.00
Feb 2026	5.27%	$5289.39	$5024.97
Jan 2026	5.09%	$4942.28	$4701.79
Dec 2025	5.00%	$4642.94	$4422.13

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Today's Dealer Premiums

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4.3% over spot

2026 1 oz Buffalo Gold Coin

1 oz · US Mint

Melt value: $4184.03

Lowest Premium: 4.3% ($178.41)

Price: $4362.44

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Bullion Dealer	Price Each	Dealer Premium
United Patriot Coin Dealer Rating: ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Free Shipping @ $299	$4362.44	$178.41 (4.26% prem)
BullionStar US Dealer Rating: ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Free Shipping @ $98	$4367.35	$183.32 (4.38% prem)
PIMBEX Metals LLC Dealer Rating: ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Free Shipping @ $299	$4399.93	$215.90 (5.16% prem)
Bullion Standard Dealer Rating: ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Free Shipping @ $497	$4401.27	$217.24 (5.19% prem)
Hero Bullion Dealer Rating: ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Free Shipping @ $149	$4404.96	$220.93 (5.28% prem)

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Common Questions About American Gold Buffalo 1 oz

What is the highest premium ever recorded on American Gold Buffalo 1 oz? ▶

The highest daily lowest-dealer premium tracked for American Gold Buffalo 1 oz is 7.82%, recorded on February 1, 2026.

What was the American Gold Buffalo 1 oz premium over spot in July 2026? ▶

In July 2026, the average daily lowest premium for American Gold Buffalo 1 oz was 4.23%. In August 2026, the running average is 4.19%.

Why do American Gold Buffalo 1 oz premiums rise and fall? ▶

Premium swings are generally tied to sovereign mint release schedules, allocation limits, and buyback demand.

How is this premium history calculated? ▶

Premium history is calculated daily as the lowest tracked dealer price minus spot melt value at snapshot time, expressed as a percent over spot.

Does the 2026 Buffalo premium track the Gold Eagle premium? ▶

The two usually move within a fraction of a percent of each other since both come from US Mint allocation. Divergences - visible when comparing the two charts - usually mean a dealer inventory imbalance in one coin, which is a buying signal in the cheaper one.

What has the 2026 Buffalo premium done since launch? ▶

From tracking start on n/a, the range has run 3.62% to 7.82% with August 2026 averaging 4.19% - the typical launch-compression arc for a new US Mint year.

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