Description
| Branch | West Point |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United States (US) |
| Currency Type | Dollar |
| Denominating Country | United States |
| Denomination Value | 50.000000 |
| Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark | W |
| Year of Issue | 2023 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.700000 |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Finish | Proof |
| Relief | Standard |
| Shape | Round |
| Obverse Design | Indian |
| Obverse Designer/Engraver | James Earle Fraser |
| Packaging | Original Government Packaging |
| Reverse Design | American Bison |
| Reverse Designer/Engraver | James Earle Fraser |
| Weight – Primary Unit Value | 1 oz |
Why Choose This GEM 2023-W 1 oz Proof Gold Buffalo Coin in OGP?
The American Gold Buffalo was first struck by the U.S. Mint in 2006. At that point, it was the first time that they had offered a 24-karat, .9999 fine, gold bullion coin. Combined with the classic design, it quickly established itself as a collector favorite. The proof Gold Buffalo offered here has a proof finish. This $50 legal tender coin was struck at the West Point Mint for 2023. It’s fairly common to see limited mintages for these proofs. For example, the 2022-W 1 oz proof Gold Buffalo was limited to a mintage of no more than 16,000 coins.
- This proof is in GEM condition.
- This Gold Buffalo comes in its original packaging.
- This 2023-W Gold Buffalo was struck from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold
Classic Buffalo Designs
Obverse: The designs featured on this modern bullion coin were originally used on a classic U.S. coin, the Buffalo nickel. The obverse and reverse were both designed by James Earle Fraser. The obverse of this coin shows Fraser’s portrait of a Native American along with the date and “W” mint mark.
Reverse: This side of the coin shows a buffalo. The buffalo displays a high level of detail, it is depicted from the side. The face value and gold content are inscribed below the buffalo’s hooves.
Proof in OGP
This 2023-W proof Gold Buffalo is the 1 oz size. You will receive it in original packaging from the U.S. Mint. This includes a capsule, a box, and a certificate of authenticity.
