The U.S. Mint released the Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin as part of the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program. The Mint struck $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as part of the program. The designs are emblematic of the National World War II Memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II.
The obverse (heads) features a section of the Wall of Stars at the World War II Memorial with an olive branch. Each star on the wall represents 100 Americans who lost their lives in the war, and the olive branch represents the peace that followed thanks to their sacrifice.
The reverse (tails) shows a folded American flag, such as one that would be presented at the funeral of a fallen service member.