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Liberty $5 Commemorative Gold Coin
The Statue of Liberty $5 gold coin was issued by the U.S. Mint in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. This stunning gold coin was the very first contemporary commemorative gold coin. It was so well-liked that the whole maximum mintage that was authorized sold out. While past price appreciation by no means guarantees future growth, these silver dollar values have consistently trended upward over time.

In 1986, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Mint issued the Statue of Liberty $5 gold coin. This stunning coin was the very first contemporary commemorative gold coin. It was so well-liked that the whole maxiumum 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, created each the reverse and obverse sides of the coin.

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

1. "United States of America"
2. "E Pluribus Unum"
3. "In God We Trust"
4. "Five Dollars"

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Each uncirculated and proof editions of the $5 gold coin had been struck in the West Point Mint. The coins had been accessible to the general public as component of total 3 and six coin sets or individually. The 3 coin set featured a half dollar along with a silver dollar, together with the $5 gold coin. Each proof and uncirculated editions of the set had been accessible. The 6 coin set featured the 3 coins in each proof and uncirulated condition.

Listed 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: 500,000 Maximum had been authorized, for proof and uncirculated circumstances combined.

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