2008-W 1/2 oz Burnished Gold Buffalo (w/box & COA)

The 2008-W Burnished 1/2 oz Gold Buffalo is a rare and refined collector's item, minted by the United States Mint as part of the only year the fractional Gold Buffalo coins were ever produced. Struck at the West Point Mint with a distinctive burnished (matte-like) finish, this piece is composed of .9999 fine 24-karat gold and comes housed in its original government packaging with the official box and Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Collector Significance:

The 2008 fractional Burnished Buffalo coins—1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz—were produced for one year only, making this 1/2 oz version a particularly desirable rarity. The burnished finish and limited mintage distinguish it from regular bullion and even proof counterparts, offering both visual elegance and collectible prestige.

Mintage Insight:

With low production figures and a one-time release, the 2008-W 1/2 oz Burnished Gold Buffalo holds strong scarcity value, especially when complete with its original presentation box and COA. It is sought after by advanced numismatists and Gold Buffalo series collectors alike.

Highlights:

• Contains 1/2 troy oz of .9999 fine gold
• Burnished (uncirculated) finish with a soft matte appearance
• Bears the "W" mintmark for West Point
• Obverse: Fraser's iconic Native American profile
• Reverse: The powerful American buffalo based on the famous Black Diamond bison
• Packaged in original U.S. Mint box with COA