2008-W 1/4 oz Burnished Gold Buffalo (w/box & COA)

This 2008-W Burnished 1/4 oz Gold Buffalo is a standout in modern U.S. numismatics, part of the only year that fractional Gold Buffalo coins were ever issued. Struck at the West Point Mint, this coin features a burnished (uncirculated) finish, giving it a matte-like texture distinct from both bullion and proof versions. Each coin is composed of .9999 fine 24-karat gold and comes in the original U.S. Mint presentation box with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Collector Significance:

The 2008 fractional Burnished Buffalo coins were produced for just one year, making this 1/4 oz version highly collectible. Its combination of one-year-only mintage, burnished finish, and 24-karat purity makes it a top-tier acquisition for collectors focused on scarcity and finish variation.

Mintage Insight:

With a limited mintage and a burnished finish available only in 2008, this 1/4 oz Gold Buffalo is particularly rare and desirable, especially in original government packaging (OGP) with COA. It adds historical and investment appeal to any gold collection.

Highlights:

• Contains 1/4 troy oz of .9999 fine gold
• Burnished (uncirculated) finish with soft matte luster
• "W" mintmark designating West Point Mint
• Obverse: Classic Native American design by James Earle Fraser
• Reverse: Majestic American buffalo, modeled after Black Diamond
• Includes original box and Certificate of Authenticity from the U.S. Mint