2009-W NGC PF-70 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Proof Coin - Mike Castle Signature Label

2009-W NGC PF-70 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Proof Coin - Mike Castle Signature Label

The Gold Buffalo coin, the first 24k gold coin ever released by the US Mint in 2006, holds a significant place in numismatic history.

US Gold Buffalos contain 1 Troy oz of 99.99% pure gold and feature an inspired design of James Earl Fraser’s Indian Nickel Coin. However, their moniker comes from the reverse design, which displays an American bison that resembles a buffalo.

These Gold Buffalos, in particular, are proof coins issued in West Point, one of the US Mint branches, and carry the “W” mint mark.

Today, you can purchase, from SD Bullion, 2009-W American Gold Buffalos, graded as perfect PF-70 coins and sealed by NGC with an Exclusive Mike Castle Signature Label.

Mike Castle, former Governor of Delaware and member of the US House of Representatives, is directly responsible for some of the most essential US coin programs, such as the 50 State Quarters Program, the Sacagawea Dollar, the Presidential Dollar Series, the American Platinum Eagle, America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, and others.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as perfect PF-70 coins by NGC;
• Sealed with the Exclusive Mike Castle Signature Label;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Issued by West Point and carries the “W” mint mark;
• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold in proof finish;
• Holds a face value of USD 50, backed by the US Government;
• The obverse showcases the Native American Chief;
• The reverse features the American Bison or the Buffalo.

The Design

The obverse consists of a right-profile bust of a Native American Indian Chief, combining traces from three different tribes: the Big Tree, the Iron Tail, and the Two Moons. 

The word “LIBERTY” is inscribed in front of the Native’s forehead, along with the year of mintage, and an “F” to the artist’s initials, right under the year, on the lower left.

The reverse side features an American Bison in an upstanding position. 

The words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” are engraved on top, and the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” lies on the animal’s lower back. A second motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST,” is near the animal’s muzzle. The information regarding the coin’s weight, metal content, purity, and denomination is beneath it: “$50,” “1 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD.”

An NGC PF-70 Coin

NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Company is a renowned third-party service that appraises and grades coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.

PF stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.

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