National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum $5 Gold Coin
- Year of Issue: 2021
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 116–94
Background
The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum $5 Gold Coin is one of a three-coin series. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers in the United States.
Recipient Organization: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc.
Surcharges in the amount of $35 for each $5 gold coin sold, $10 for each silver dollar sold, and $5 for each half dollar sold are authorized to be paid to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc., for educational and outreach programs and exhibits.Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design depicts male and female officers in profile saluting.
The reverse (tails) design depicts a folded flag with three roses beneath symbolizing remembrance.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- 2021
- IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- FIVE DOLLARS
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
Composition: 90% gold, 6% silver, balance copper
Diameter: 0.850 inches
Weight: 8.359 grams
Mintage Limit: 50,000 across all gold product options
Artist Information
Obverse- Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Frank Morris, Artistic Infusion Program
- Sculptor: Craig Campbell, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Ronald D. Sanders, Artistic Infusion Program