2026 $5 5oz Reverse Proof Buffalo Coin – Ultra-Rare 250th Anniversary Edition (Global Privy) Signed by Anna Cabral, Reverse PF 70
Year: 2026
Issuer: Ascension Island (British Overseas Territory)
Metal: 5 oz .999 Pure Silver
Designation: One-Year Commemorative Issue
Finish: Reverse Proof
Mintage: 200 Worldwide
Population: 177 (PF70)
Special Features: Hand-Struck on U.S. Soil • Anna Cabral Signature • Individually Numbered • Global Privy
A monumental tribute to the dawn of American independence, this 2026-dated 5 oz $5 legal tender Buffalo coin from Ascension Island marks the United States’ 250th anniversary with historic scarcity, breathtaking scale, and sovereign artistry. As a strictly one-year commemorative—limited to a microscopic 200 pieces—it stands among the lowest-mintage Buffalo coins ever produced, overshadowing the U.S. Mint’s 2001 reissues, which exceeded 200,000 per design. Struck on immense five-ounce .999 pure silver planchets, embellished with the exclusive Global Privy, and certified in flawless Reverse PF 70, this masterwork captures the eternal spirit of the American frontier in a form destined for generational reverence.
A Pinnacle of Rarity: The Ultra-Scarce 5 oz Buffalo Revival
James Earle Fraser’s 1913 Buffalo nickel remains one of the most iconic designs in American numismatics—a celebration of indigenous heritage, frontier grit, and national mythology. The U.S. Mint revived the motif briefly in 2001, yet in mintages that tower over this tiny 200-piece issuance. Here, Ascension Island’s Treasury elevates Fraser’s design to sovereign legal-tender status, striking these oversized 5 oz coins exclusively for America’s Semiquincentennial.
This Reverse Proof 70 edition—featuring gleaming mirror-polished devices against frozen-matte fields—transforms a beloved classic into a modern “condition rarity” of historic proportions. With only 177 coins achieving the perfect PF70 grade, competition among advanced collectors and institutional buyers has already escalated sharply.
The Premier Craftsmanship: Hand-Struck Excellence on American Soil
Each coin begins as a flawless, oversized five-ounce pure silver blank, then undergoes a meticulous hand-striking process at a premier U.S. minting facility. The result is a breathtaking Reverse Proof finish in which:
- The Buffalo and inscriptions blaze with mirror brilliance
- Frosted fields create dramatic depth and contrast
- The massive 5 oz thickness amplifies every sculptural detail
The addition of the Global Privy Mark—exclusive to Global Coin—further solidifies its pedigree, authenticity, and long-term numismatic significance. The 5oz size is a commanding format that elevates Fraser’s imagery to museum-grade impact.
Absolute Scarcity: Mintage of 200 & PF70 Population of 177
Scarcity defines this release. With only 200 total coins struck worldwide, and a mere 177 achieving the perfect Reverse PF 70 grade, this edition ranks as one of the lowest-population PF70 Buffalo coins ever issued—modern or vintage. Each piece is individually serialised, creating a collectable lineage for future provenance.
Offered first to Global Coin clientele, demand among high-end collectors—many acquiring multiples—ensures that the available supply will vanish rapidly. As legal tender issued through Ascension Island, a historic British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, it blends international prestige with quintessential American symbolism.
Iconic American Design
Obverse:
Fraser’s iconic composite portrait of three Native American chiefs—rendered here in monumental 5 oz scale—encircled by “LIBERTY” and the pivotal 2026 date. The Global Privy mark is struck with precision, marking it as a premier Global Coin release.
Reverse:
A powerful American Bison stands against open plains, framed by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “$5,” and “ASCENSION ISLAND.” In Reverse Proof, the polished Buffalo rises from satin fields with unmatched intensity, magnified by the coin’s massive footprint.
