2008 W Olympic Double Prosperity 1/2 Oz Uncirculated Gold Coin Set Buffalo Eagle

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U.S. Mint Limited Edition 08-08-2008 Olympics Double Prosperity 2PC. Coin Set In A Asian Rosewood Gift Box. 1ea. (One-Half Ounce Uncirculated American Eagle GOLD) Coin 2008 1ea. (One-Half Ounce Uncirculated American Buffalo GOLD) Coin 2008 U.S. Mint is completely SOLD OUT; Citadel Diamond Group Please contact our office for multiple purchase discount U.S. Mint is SOLD-OUT Extreme limited quantities were minted and their collectable value is higher than its Gold value. 08/08/2008 Olympics Double Prosperity Gold Coin Set 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 Mint's "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 . The Double Prosperity Set contains two coins, the 2008-W $25 Uncirculated Gold Eagle and the 2008-W $25 Uncirculated Gold Buffalo . 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. The coins carry the "W" mint mark for the West Point Mint. The two coins were packaged in a custom hardwood box with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Director of the United States Mint. When the sets first went on sale were priced at a considerable premium above the combined individual prices of the two coins contained in the set. The Double Prosperity Set became a popular seller the individual offering for the 2008-W Uncirculated $25 Gold Buffalo coin sold out. The Double Prosperity Set remained as a method of purchasing the coin directly from the United States Mint. Coin Set Sales: 2008 Double Prosperity Set: U.S. MINT SOLD-OUT of a very limited production of 7,751 units. U.S. Mint is completely SOLD OUT; Citadel Diamond Group has the most sought after collector coins in this Millennium. On august of 2008 U.S. Mint shut down, most to all of its Burnished and / or Proof Gold coin productions, and ever since 2008 has had a rocky start to reopen the gold coin programs again. The Burnished Fractional coins 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz collectable gold coins was never reproduced, and 2008 became its last production to date. Most of the 2008 production levels were in some cases as low as 8,883 pieces making it an instant collector’s item. It is like having a World War II gold coin today in your hands. The low mintage of the 2008 makes the coin an anomaly to coin collectors all over the globe thus the coin not only has its huge gains of international gold prices but it also commends its resilient collectable and rarity value. Along with the American Eagle low 2008 mintage productions other coins such as Spouse Series, and the 2008 Beijing Olympic commemorative were set for low mintage availability. Gold coins make a very fine gift. It is the best savings program for your children’s college fund; much better return than any bank savings account and lot more conservative and safer then stock market. Uncirculated (Burnished) Gold Eagle Mintage Date 1 oz. 1/2 oz. 1/4 oz. 1/10 oz. 2008-W * 11,908 15,682 8,883 12,657 2009-W * N/A N/A N/A N/A 2010-W * N/A N/A N/A N/A Most of the stocks were used for special 4 pc and 2pc. boxed sets, in some cases less than half of this inventory were sold individually. You can find all other years of GOLD COINS but 2008 is so rare to have if you Google “2008 American Liberty Gold Coin” Citadel Diamond Group comes up. No one hardly has this year date in coins, and if they do they are keep it. That’s how valuable 2... read more

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