2018-W $50 Gold Buffalo
The 2018-W $50 Gold Buffalo coin had a total mintage of just over 15,000 coins struck at the West Point Mint. This is a Proof coin that can be found in grades reaching upwards of a perfect Proof 70 Deep Cameo. The Proof coins featured the ‘W’ mint mark on the obverse of the coin which differentiated from the uncirculated Philadelphia minted coins that didn’t have a mint mark. This is a smaller mintage for a coin within the series, adding value to the 2018-W 1 oz Gold Buffalo.
History of the 2018-W $50 American Gold Buffalo
The 2018-W 1 oz American Gold Buffalo is a worthwhile coin to find well-struck. It shouldn’t be too difficult to find one as many of these coins were of great quality. James Earle Fraser designed the Gold Buffalo coin and it is an adaptation of his beloved designs for the Indian Head Nickel (Type 1). The obverse of the coin features the profile of a Native American Chief and the reverse shows a fully grown bison standing atop a mound.
2018-W $50 Gold Buffalo Coin Value
The 2018-W $50 Buffalo Gold coin value reaches upwards of around $2,000 for the highest grades of this Proof coin. This coin can be found at a great value for a coin with a low mintage and great overall eye appeal. The 2018-W 1 oz Gold Buffalo is worth the effort to find and add to a Gold Buffalo coin series collection.
Type of coin: .9999 Fine Gold
Year: 2018-W $50 Gold Buffalo Coin
$50 Gold Buffalo Coin Mint Mark: West Point
Total mintage: 15,283
Metal content: 99.99% Gold
Face value: Fifty Dollars
Weight: 31.11 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: James Earle Fraser
Diameter: 32.70 millimeters