The United States Mint has just a short time ago finished an announcement that it will be starting to take in orders for it's popular 1-oz. 2009 Buffalo Gold Proof Coins starting at twelve noon on October 29th. The coin's fee will be set by United States Mint according to the pricing arrangement that has been put in place regarding their silver, platinum and gold collectible coin products.
In a related announcement that upset many gold bullion coin enthusiasts, The United States Mint also made the announcement that because of information that was put together late last year and a short time ago analyzed, the fractional denomination versions of The American Buffalo Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins, and also the popular American Buffalo Four-Coin Set, won't be offered for sale from this point forward.
Both the obverse and reverse designs of the American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin were patterned after the famous'13 Buffalo Nickel Type I design that was made by James Earle Fraser. The coin's obverse shows the side view of a Native American. Inscriptions on the obverse include the phrases 2009, LIBERTY, the West Point Mint's "W" mint mark and the initial "F" for to signify the art done by the artist Fraser. The reverse of the coin displays the beloved American Bison. Inscripted on the opposite side of the coin are the words ".9999 FINE GOLD", "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM".
The American Buffalo Proof Gold Coin arrives shipped from United States Mint in a magnificent hard-wood box, complete with a matte finish and an imitation leather inside lining. When the box is opened, the coins are able to be seen on a platform which can stand at an angle so that enthusiasts can show off their rare coin. The coin also arrives complete with a magnificently designed Certificate of Authenticity that features a signature by the Director of the United States Mint.
Put together by the United States Congress in 1792, the U.S. Mint is the exclusive supplier of legal tender coins to both coin collectors and the American public. At present, there are 5 approved Mint facilities that are devoted to the manufacture of United States legal tender coins. This includes a facilty for meeting the country's need for circulating coinage, the United States Bullion Depository. The Mint's production facilities are at this time based in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Denver, West Point and the United States' official Bullion Depository which can be found at Fort Knox, Kentucky. While the facility at Fort Knox does is not actually involved in the manufacture of legal tender coins, it is the official storage facility for the Mint's gold, silver and platinum reserves. - 29969
In a related announcement that upset many gold bullion coin enthusiasts, The United States Mint also made the announcement that because of information that was put together late last year and a short time ago analyzed, the fractional denomination versions of The American Buffalo Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins, and also the popular American Buffalo Four-Coin Set, won't be offered for sale from this point forward.
Both the obverse and reverse designs of the American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin were patterned after the famous'13 Buffalo Nickel Type I design that was made by James Earle Fraser. The coin's obverse shows the side view of a Native American. Inscriptions on the obverse include the phrases 2009, LIBERTY, the West Point Mint's "W" mint mark and the initial "F" for to signify the art done by the artist Fraser. The reverse of the coin displays the beloved American Bison. Inscripted on the opposite side of the coin are the words ".9999 FINE GOLD", "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM".
The American Buffalo Proof Gold Coin arrives shipped from United States Mint in a magnificent hard-wood box, complete with a matte finish and an imitation leather inside lining. When the box is opened, the coins are able to be seen on a platform which can stand at an angle so that enthusiasts can show off their rare coin. The coin also arrives complete with a magnificently designed Certificate of Authenticity that features a signature by the Director of the United States Mint.
Put together by the United States Congress in 1792, the U.S. Mint is the exclusive supplier of legal tender coins to both coin collectors and the American public. At present, there are 5 approved Mint facilities that are devoted to the manufacture of United States legal tender coins. This includes a facilty for meeting the country's need for circulating coinage, the United States Bullion Depository. The Mint's production facilities are at this time based in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Denver, West Point and the United States' official Bullion Depository which can be found at Fort Knox, Kentucky. While the facility at Fort Knox does is not actually involved in the manufacture of legal tender coins, it is the official storage facility for the Mint's gold, silver and platinum reserves. - 29969
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