Mark Twain Commemorative $5 Gold Coin

Mark Twain Commemorative Coins

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2016 Mark Twain Commemorative Gold Uncirculated Obverse

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2016 Mark Twain Commemorative Gold Uncirculated Reverse

Year of Issue

2016

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 112-201

Background

The U.S. Mint released the Mark Twain $5 Gold Coin in 2016 as part of the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Program. The program includes a $5 gold coin and $1 silver coin to commemorate author Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Each coin has distinctive obverse and reverse designs that are emblematic of the life and legacy of the author.

Characteristics

The gold obverse (heads) design features a portrait of Mark Twain.

The gold reverse (tails) design depicts a view of a steamboat with the paddlewheel visible.

Obverse Inscriptions

LIBERTY
2016
IN GOD WE TRUST

Reverse Inscriptions

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$5
E PLURIBUS UNUM

Mint and Mint Mark

West Point

Specifications

Composition: 90 percent gold, 10 percent alloy
Diameter: 0.850 inch (± 0.003), 21.59 mm (± 0.08)
Weight: 8.359 grams
Mintage Limit: 100,000 across all gold product options