The United States Mint has made the announcement that it has begun to take orders for it’s 1-ounce 2009 American Gold Buffalo Coins starting on October 29, 2009. The coin’s price will be established by The United States Mint according to the pricing structure that has been put in place concerning their gold, silver and platinum 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 gorgeously crafted American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin will be shipped from the Mint in a sturdy display box constructed of hard wood with a matte finish, and an interior that has been lined in faux leather. The coins will have the ability to be easily seen when the box has been opened for exhibit, as there is a platform incorporated designed to stand at angle for appropriate viewing of the beautiful coin. A uniquely designed Certificate of Authenticity which features the signature of the Director of The United States Mint will also be included with each coin.
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.
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