2007-W $50 Gold Buffalo .9999 NGC PF70 UCAM Ron Harrigal Signed

The American Gold Buffalo was first issued in 2006 and was the first .9999% fine Gold bullion from the U.S. Mint. The American Buffalo remains very popular with collectors and investors all around the world. NGC has certified and graded these coins as PF70. NGC's encapsulation protects the coin and retains its PF70 condition. In addition to the certification the coin is hand signed by Ron Harrigal who was the director of design and engraving. Harrigal started his career in 1985 at the US Mint and worked closely with John Mercanti. He was instrumental in creating the US Mints first ever curved coins, privy marks on the v75 and the 2021 Morgan Dollars and saw the transition from the Type 1 to Type 2 gold and silver eagles. 

Coin Specifications

• Denomination: - $50
• Finish: Proof
• Composition:  24 Karat of .9999% pure gold
• Gold Fine Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
• Diameter: 32.70 millimeters
• Obverse: displays a profile of a Native American designed by James Earle Fraser
• Reverse: Features an American Buffalo

Who is Ron Harrigal?

The retired US Mint Director of Design and Engraving had an instrumental level of technical oversight during his tenure.  For over 35 years, Harrigal applied his technical expertise to innovations involving the structural integrity of coins, which ultimately led to him serving as the US Mint Director of Design and Engraving from 2015 until his retirement in 2021. Among his contributions, Harrigal worked on modern edge lettering, which is currently used on Sacagawea and American Innovation Dollars; planchet specifications for many coin programs, including the American Gold Buffalo and American Palladium Eagle coins; and alloy, dimensions and die specifications for large format coins. He provided design specifications for dies to create the first US-produced concave coins and managed the redesign of the American Silver and Gold Eagle coins in 2021. 

Additionally, Harrigal oversaw the first laser frosting application on a US Mint product and the implementation of the privy marks found on 2021 Morgan Dollars. Ron Harrigal's name has been associated with the United States Mint since 1985. Ron developed the first modern edge-lettered US coin and prototyped two-piece bimetal coin making. He also managed the die shop design and startup at the Denver Mint. Ron Harrigal became acting Chief Engraver for over two years, starting in November 2010. During this time, he managed the creation/design of the Ultra-High 24k gold coin with raised edge lettering, improved die finishing techniques, and multi-level frosting on proof coins. 

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