Buffalo Gold

[skierbob]

Just thought I'd show everybody my American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin before I take it to the bank and put it in my safe deposit box. This one definitely did not come out of the ground folks. I am a collector in addition to being a coinshooter.

 

[bk]

Sweet!
Was that minted at Westpoint?

 

[skierbob]

BK,
Yes, it was minted at West Point. The W mint mark is next to the Indian's neck.
BOB

 

[backitup83]

WOW!!!! Not to be nosey. But what does something like that go for? Also what does the 50 mean?, one ounce of gold surly goes for more than 50?
Mike

 

[skierbob]

Backitup,
The mint has to put a nominal value on it so it can be called a coin. In this case, the nominal value is $50.00. In actuality it cost $800.00 straight from the mint.
BOB

 

[djui5]

WOW!!!

 

[Groovedymond]

That is one beautiful coin! I finally got to see one in person the other day at the coin shop. I was surprised at how big it was. From all the pictures I saw, I always figured it to be about the size of a Buff Nickel... boy was I shocked when it turned out to be the size of a Half Dollar.

It is a beauty!

 

[backitup83]

Leave it up to the gov. to put a 50 dollar amount. Nice coin though.

Mike

 

[TreasureTales]

Beautiful coin. That design is one of my favorites. I have a soft spot in my heart for the actual buffalo nickel. That gold version is a real beaut. Do you know how many they minted (will mint)?

 

[hollowpointred]

gorgeous coin!