Drescription: The 2008-only $5 Gold Buffalo is a 1/10 oz, .9999 fine (24-karat) proof or burnished bullion coin produced by the U.S. Mint at West Point. Featuring James Earle Fraser’s iconic Indian Head/Buffalo Nickel design, it was created to compete with foreign gold and carries a $5 face value, with 17,429-18,884 units made depending on finish.

Key Details:

Mint/Year: West Point / 2008 only.

Design (Obverse): Native American profile with "LIBERTY" and date.

Design (Reverse): American Buffalo (Bison) with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "$5," and "1/10 OZ. .9999 FINE GOLD".

Types: Produced in both Proof (W-Mint mark) and Burnished (Uncirculated, W-Mint mark) finishes.