2008 was the only year the U.S. Mint made Gold Buffalos in fractional sizes or with the special burnished finish. This 1/10 oz. burnished Buffalo has a mintage of only 17,429, and comes in its original presentation box!
Coin Highlights:
Contains 1/10 oz. of .9999 fine Gold.
Coin comes in original mint packaging and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Special burnished finish, available for Gold Buffalos in 2008 only, gives the coin a unique matte appearance.
Obverse: James Earle Fraser’s classic portrait of a Native American in profile, as first seen on the Buffalo Nickel in 1913.
Reverse: An American Buffalo, adapted from the original reverse of the classic Buffalo Nickel. This image is thought to be based on Black Diamond, a buffalo living in the Central Park Zoo in the early 20th century.