Eagle and Buffalo in Prosperity Set

By Numismatic News

Just as the 2008 Buffalo one-ounce and fractional gold coins were put on sale July 22, the U.S. Mint announced a special 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set also would be offered to collectors starting Aug. 1.


The set will feature two gold coins, one is an uncirculated 2008-W half-ounce Buffalo and the other is an uncirculated 2008-W half-ounce American Eagle.

This is the second issue in the Mint's Celebration series, which was launched in February. The Mint notes that the number "8" is traditionally associated with prosperity in Asia and the triple "8" date occurs just once every 100 years.

The set comes in a special hardwood box. Orders may be placed on the Web site at www.usmint.gov, or by telephone at (800) USA-MINT.