2008 Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set
2008 American Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set
The expanded number of collectible offerings for the American Gold Buffalo program included the 2008 Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set. For the first time, the US Mint produced fractional denominations of the popular 24 karat gold coin. Proof and collectible uncirculated coins were available individually for each denomination. The 4 Coin Sets were produced for collectors who wanted a convenient way to purchase all four denominations.
Each 2008 Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set included the one ounce $50 denomination, one-half ounce $25 denomination , one-quarter ounce $10 denomination, and one-tenth ounce $5 denomination. The coins were presented in a custom hardwood box with a matte finish and faux leather insert. The boxes were constructed so that the coins could be placed at an angle for display. Each set included a certificate of authenticity signed by the Director of the United States Mint. Separate 4 Coin Sets were available for proof and uncirculated coins.
The sets first went on sale July 22, 2008 at 12:00 Noon ET. There were no household ordering limits placed on the sets, even though collectible Gold Buffalo coins offered in prior years had initial ordering limits. The prices were $2,219.95 and $1,959.95 for the proof and uncirculated four coin sets, respectively. After a pricing adjustment made on November 13, 2008, the prices were $2,005,45 and $1,902.45 for proof and uncirculated sets, respectively.
In late 2008, the US Mint announced the discontinuation of all of the new versions of Gold Buffalo coins that had been offered in 2008. This included all of the collectible uncirculated Gold Buffalo offerings and all of the fractional Proof Gold Buffalo offerings. For 2009, the only collectible Gold Buffalo coin that the US Mint plans to offer is the one ounce proof coin. Accordingly, there will be no additional Gold Buffalo Four Coin sets issued in the foreseeable future.
Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set Sales Figures
2008-W Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Proof Set: 7,803
2008-W Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Uncirculated Set: 6,049
