2008 marked the final year of production for the fractional denominations in the Burnished Gold Eagle series. The mint produced a total of 8,883 quarter-ounce pieces, which at the time was the lowest mintage for any Gold Eagle. Burnished Gold American Eagles feature a “W” mintmark, which represents U.S Mint at West Point, NY. This is widely considered as one of the most unique gold coins the U.S. Mint has ever produced. The coins are minted using a specialized process to create a burnished finish, each coin is certified MS70/SP70. The commonly used word “burnished” comes from the thoroughly polished coin blanks that are individually hand-fed into coining presses. Although similar in appearance to American Eagle Bullion Coins, these uncirculated/burnished coins are distinguished by the presence of a mintmark and the use of burnished blanks which produce more of a matte finish. The strike is sharp, and the fields are flawless.
The coin(s) featured is an example of the piece we have in stock. The coin(s) you receive may have a different certification number than pictured. Coins that are in PCGS/NGC protective holders will all have a label protected within the holder that will indicate the coin's certification number, grade, date, denomination, and unique bar code.
We guarantee your satisfaction at Endeavor Metals Group, LLC. We provide all our customers with a refund, return and/or exchange policy on everything we sell including all bullion and certified coins. This right is limited to three (3) days from the date on which the customer receives their items and notifies us, provided they are kept in their original packaging. We want our customers to be pleased with their purchases. If for any reason you have a problem, please feel free to call our offices and discuss it with us. We will always do our best to accommodate you. If an exchange is requested, we reserve the right to find an acceptable replacement or refund your money. In the event of circumstances that are beyond the control of Endeavor such as, acts of God, natural disasters, or other factors, your order may need to be amended or canceled. In the case of an amendment, we will contact you within 1 business day for approval. You will have the option to agree to the changes or cancel the transaction for a full refund.