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It isn't. The $50 dollar denomination is artificial.

Gold buffalo coins are bullion coins whose price is based on the amount of gold they contain. However by law all US Coins, even bullion coins, must carry a denomination. Because gold prices change daily, it's not possible to use a "real" denomination that reflects the coin's exact gold value. Instead, an arbitrary denomination is used based on the troy weight of each coin.

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