coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Gold Buffalo \ 2008 \ West Point
The $5 Gold Buffalo coin, issued by the United States Mint in 2008, is a part of the American Buffalo series, which features a depiction of a Native American on the obverse and a stylized buffalo on the reverse. Made of 24-karat gold, this coin has a weight of 1/10 troy ounce and a diameter of 16.51 mm. It was minted at the West Point facility, and its design honors the original buffalo nickel created by Buffalo Nickel designer James Earle Fraser. The coin is popular among collectors for its historical significance and gold content.
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2008-W $5 Gold Buffalo DCAM | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Gold Buffalo | 2008 | West Point |
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2008-W $5 Gold Buffalo Burnished | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Gold Buffalo | 2008 | West Point |