2008 W $25 Gold Eagle Buffalo 8-8-08 Prosperity Set 1/2 oz 2 Coin Set Burnished
On August 1, 2008, the United States Mint began sales of the 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set. This set was released to celebrate the date August, 8, 2008. This date, which occurs once every 100 years, contains the number 8 three times. The number is associated with prosperity in many Asian cultures. The set was offered as part of the US Mints Celebration Series which was created to explore numismatic products packaged and positioned for certain gift giving events. The previous release in the series was the 2008 American Buffalo Celebration Coin. Each coin contains one-half ounce of gold. The coins are the collectible uncirculated or burnished version created by the United States Mint for collectors with the W mint mark for the West Point Mint. The Gold Eagle and Gold Buffalo coins were packaged in a custom hardwood box with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Director of the United States Mint. This was a considerable premium above the combined individual prices of the two coins contained in the set, resulting in slow initial sales. Several more price adjustments were made after that date in response to the fluctuating price of gold. The Double Prosperity Set remained as a method of purchasing the coin directly from the United States Mint. During the period of availability, the US Mint recorded total sales of 7,751 sets. OLD GOLD COINS , both US and Foreign! Coins, and also more. So please keep an eye on us! We have listed at Bargain Prices! Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Markets Shoot Even Higher! A Year from Now You’ll Be Glad You Did! We do not accept retur. Ns for any other reasons. Choose, to your zip code. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution. The item “2008 W $25 Gold Eagle Buffalo 8-8-08 Prosperity Set 1/2 oz 2 Coin Set Burnished” is in sale since Wednesday, September 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Gold\Coins”. The seller is “vierksjewelry” and is located in Lafayette, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand/Mint: U.S. Mint
- Coin: American Eagle
- Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1/2 oz
- Strike Type: Business
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Mint Location: West Point
- Composition: Gold