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In 2005, Congress passed the Presidential One Dollar Coin Act of 2005, which authorized the production of a gold coin made of .9999 fine--pure 24kt.--gold, as opposed to the .9167 fine--22kt.--gold used in the American Gold Eagle coins. 22kt. gold, which is alloyed with copper and/or silver, is used because the additional metals make the coins harder, thus less prone to scuffs and more stable when struck.

When the original 2006 Buffalo Gold coin was released, Rick Montgomery, Vice President and Grading Finalizer at NGC, said of these new coins, "With the introduction of the pure gold 1 oz. Buffalo $50 coin, numismatists everywhere have renewed their love of Americana while being able to fully appreciate the original design of James Fraser. The pure gold Buffalo $50 will be treasured and enjoyed by collectors for years to come."

In 2008 the U.S. Mint announced its plan to release fractional Buffalo Gold coins in 1/10 oz., 1/4 oz., and 1/2 oz. sizes as well as continuing the 1 oz. coin. Expected release date is July 22, 2008 with shipment of sets and singles to follow shortly thereafter. All fractional Buffal Gold coins will bear the W mintmark for the West Point Mint. This new development in the Buffalo Gold program provides collectors the opportunity to own a set of four Buffalo Gold coins in either proof or uncirculated strikes. Additionally, those collectors on a lower budget can now afford to own a Buffalo Gold coin at less than the 1 oz. size wich was previously their only choice.

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