The 2016-W $50 Proof Gold Buffalos were first sold by the U.S. Mint on March 31, 2016 through the United States Mint website. Each coin had an issue price of $1,590. If ordered directly through the U.S. Mint on the opening day of sales. The coin's price would then fluctuate throughout the year depending on the spot price of gold. Most coins appear to have been struck in great quality ranging from about PR69-PR70 Deep Cameo.