2008-W Set Gold $25 Buffalo & Eagle, 2 Coins MS

Also known as the "08-08-2008" Set.

This special set was released to commemorate the date 08/08/2008, and contains burnished versions of the 2008 half-ounce Gold Buffalo and Gold Eagle. Only 7,751 of these sets were made, each of which is presented in an attractive wood display case.

Set Highlights:

• Each coin contains 1/2 oz Gold, for a total of 1 oz per set.
• Less than 8,000 of these sets were produced in honor of the date 08/08/2008. The number 8 is associated with wealth and prosperity in many Asian cultures.
• Housed in an attractive wood presentation case with a certificate of authenticity.
• Contains burnished 1/2 ounce examples of the Gold Buffalo and Gold Eagle, both dated 2008.

Obverse Description

Fraser's design of the Native American with feathered headdress is featured prominently in identical design with the Buffalo nickel issues of 1913-1938. The word LIBERTY appears on the upper right periphery and the date embedded in a rock on the lower left.

Source: APMEX