The Statue Of Liberty $5 Commemorative Gold Coin

Author: Christina Goldman

In 1986, the U.S. Mint issued the Statue of Liberty $5 gold coin to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. This lovely coin was the very first modern commemorative gold coin. It became so popular that the whole maximum mintage that was authorized sold out!

Let's take a detailed look at this coin. .

The 1986 Statue of Liberty $5.00 Gold coin highlights a closeup view of the statue's crown and face. The reverse side showcases an outline of an eagle in flight. Designer Elizabeth Jones, who was the U.S. Mint's Chief Engraver, designed both the reverse and obverse sides of the coin.

The inscription on"1986" date and the obverse side (front) feature the "1986" date and the word "Liberty." The inscription on the reverse side (back) features the following words:

1. "United States of America"

2. "E Pluribus Unum"

3. "In God We Trust"

4. "Five Dollars"

Both of the $5 gold coin were struck at the West Point Mint. The coins were available to the public as part of complete three and six coin sets or individually. The three coin set featured a half greenback and a silver dollar, along with the $5 gold coin. Both proof and uncirculated editions of the set were available. The six coin set featured the three coins in both proof and uncirculated condition.

Here are the 1986-W Statue of Liberty $5 Gold Coin Specifications:

Coin Composition: 90 percent gold, which translates into 0.242 ozs. of gold

Coin Weight: 8.3590 grams

Coin Diameter: 21.6 millimeters

Coin Mintage: five hundred thousand Maximum were authorized, for proof and uncirculated conditions combined.

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