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

A key rarity in the American Gold Buffalo series, the 2008-W 1/2 oz Proof Gold Buffalo is a standout modern collectible. It was issued only in 2008—the first and only year the U.S. Mint released fractional proof Gold Buffalos. Struck in .9999 fine (24-karat) gold with a deeply mirrored proof finish, this coin is prized by collectors for both its scarcity and beauty.

Why Collect the 2008-W 1/2 oz Proof Gold Buffalo:

This coin is one of the lowest-mintage modern U.S. gold proofs, making it a cornerstone for serious Gold Buffalo collectors. With just a single year of fractional proof Gold Buffalo production, the 1/2 oz edition carries significant historical weight. Its clean, bold design—struck in pure gold—makes it an artistic and financial investment.

Collector Note:

Unlike the bullion versions, proof Gold Buffalos were made in far smaller quantities and never intended for general investment. This 2008-W 1/2 oz proof is not just a piece of gold—it's a rare moment in U.S. Mint history, now sealed in original government packaging.

Highlights:

• Contains 1/2 troy oz of .9999 fine (24-karat) gold.
• Issued only in 2008 — a one-year-only fractional proof release.
• Minted at the West Point Mint with the "W" mintmark.
• Obverse: Features James Earle Fraser's Native American profile design from the original 1913 Buffalo Nickel.
• Reverse: Displays the iconic American bison (Black Diamond) standing on a mound.
• Premium proof strike with frosted devices and mirrored fields.
• Comes with the original U.S. Mint presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity (COA).