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5-Star Generals Commemorative $5 Gold Coin

Five-Star Generals Coin Program
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2013 Five Star Generals Commemorative Gold Five Dollar Uncirculated Obverse 2013 Five Star Generals Commemorative Gold Five Dollar Uncirculated Obverse
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2013 Five Star Generals Commemorative Gold Five Dollar Uncirculated Reverse 2013 Five Star Generals Commemorative Gold Five Dollar Uncirculated Reverse
Year of Issue

2013

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 111-262

Background

In 2013, the U.S. Mint honored five United States Army 5-star generals by minting three commemorative coins in the 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Program.

Characteristics

The obverse features a portrait of General Douglas MacArthur with the 5-star insignia on the right side of the design. The reverse features the Leavenworth Lamp, the symbol of the Command and General Staff School.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
  • 2013
  • LIBERTY

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • FIVE DOLLARS
  • FORT LEAVENWORTH

Mint and Mint Mark

Specifications

  • Composition: 90 percent gold, 10 percent alloy
  • Diameter: 0.850 inch (±0.003) or 21.59 mm (±0.08)
  • Weight: 8.359 grams nominal
  • Thickness: 0.069 inch (±0.003) or 1.75 mm (±0.08)
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Mintage Limit: 100,000 (across all product options)

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