2008 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin

2008 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin

The American Gold Buffalo Coin is an extraordinary testament to U.S. minting excellence, capturing the essence of the nation's rich heritage. 

Struck from 24-karat pure gold, it showcases James Earle Fraser's iconic design. It features a Native American Chief and a majestic American Buffalo, symbolizing strength and tradition.

At SD Bullion, you can acquire the 2008 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin, purchased from the US Mint within 30 days of its official release and sealed by NGC as an MS-70 coin.

Coin Highlights

• Appraised, encapsulated, and graded as MS-70 by NGC;

• Bullion coin;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Purchased from the US Mint within 30 days of its official release;

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine gold;

• Holds a face value of USD 50, guaranteed by the US Government;

• The obverse showcases a Native American Chief;

• The reverse features the American Bison.

The Design

The obverse is a reviewed illustration of the Indian Head Nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser in 1913. 

It depicts a Native American’s right-profile bust combining features from three tribes: the Big Tree, Iron Tail, and Two Moons. The outer rim is engraved with “LIBERTY” near the Native American’s forehead, the year of issuance, and an “F” for the artist’s initials in the lower left corner.

The reverse portrays a giant American Bison in a standing pose, resembling a buffalo, which inspired the coin’s moniker. 

The engravings “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” arches over the bison, while “IN GOD WE TRUST” is near the animal’s muzzle. Information regarding the coin’s weight, metal content, fineness, and face value read: “$50,” “1 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD.”

An NGC MS-70 Early Releases Coin 

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) operates independently of sovereign mints, evaluating and grading coins using the Sheldon Scale, a grading system from 1 to 70.

According to NGC, “Early Releases” refers to coins purchased from their original mints within the first 30 days of their official release and submitted to its appraisal.

MS stands for Mint State, indicating a coin crafted in the format of a business circulation coin. Since it has never been in circulation, the coin has no flaws, which grants it a 70 grade.

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