What they are selling is a “tribute copy.” It's a cheap replica, plain and simple. It's clad (read: thinly coated) with 14 mg of pure gold. There's no difference between this coin and a commemorative NASCAR plate.

$50 Gold Buffalo (Proof)

#2 - National Collector's Mint National Collector's Mint advertisements imply that Freedom Tower coins and other medals have meaningful amounts of precious metal in them when in actuality, they do not. Additionally, they produce a large quantity of "tribute coins" which are copies of genuine U.S. coins.

These 2022 Gold Buffalo Tribute Coins are not precious metals coins. The mint has used a standard metallic alloy blank to strike the beloved designs of the American Gold Buffalo. The finished product is then covered with a thin layer of 24-karat gold to replicate the appearance of the Gold Buffalo bullion coin.

The Gold Buffalo, being minted in 24-karat gold and having lower mintages, is often associated with a higher premium over the spot price of gold. It's higher purity and unique design can make it more desirable to collectors and investors, leading to increased demand and potentially higher prices.

The company does not produce coins that are legal tender in the United States and is not affiliated, endorsed, or licensed by the U.S. government or the United States Mint. However, the company does also act as a retailer, reselling government proof coins and other legal tender.

The most sought after United States Mint Silver Proof Sets issued after 1992 are often those with lower mintage numbers or special features.

• 1992-S Silver Proof Set.
• 1999-S Silver Proof Set.
• 2009-S Silver Proof Set.
• 2012-S Silver Proof Set.
• Prestige Sets.

A gold coin is a coin that is made mostly or entirely of gold. Most gold coins minted since 1800 are 90–92% gold (22‑karat), while most of today's gold bullion coins are pure gold, such as the Britannia, Canadian Maple Leaf, and American Buffalo.

You might have a $4 tribute proof, that's likely not the real thing, as it says tribute. All of it is worthless. Doesn't matter how valuable a real stella pattern coin is, a fake is always gonna be worthless. National Collectors Mint is its own thing.

Many investment experts consider Gold Buffalos to be some of the best coins to come out of the United States Mint, and the long-term value appreciation of these coins is a testament to the beautiful artwork of the U.S. Mint.

Background. American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins are one ounce of . 9999 fine 24-karat gold. They are investment-grade coins whose weight, content, and purity are guaranteed by the United States government.

All United Kingdom coins struck by The Royal Mint are rigorously and independently checked for fineness and quality. Your gold and silver Bullion coins are legal tender, their weight and purity is set by an Act of Parliament and the Queens Assay.