2008 (W) Burnished American Buffalo .9999 Fine Gold Five Dollar

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The 2008 (W) Burnished American Buffalo .9999 Fine Gold Five Dollar is a special strike gold coin struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Buffalo Gold 2006 to Date series. With a mintage of 17,429, this is a scarce issue — ranked 6th of 9 mint variants by mintage, with 6% of production. The obverse features a composite Native American portrait combining features of three real tribal chiefs — Iron Tail (Lakota), Two Moons (Cheyenne), and John Big Tree (Seneca) — James Earle Fraser's iconic 1913 design faithfully reproduced in gold and the reverse displays an American bison (often called Black Diamond after the famous bison at the Bronx Zoo) standing on a mound, also from Fraser's original design. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Estimated market value is approximately $7.3K. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 3.11 grams, 16.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #523803.