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Statue of Liberty Gold $5 Coin

Commemorative Coins
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1986 Statue of Liberty Gold Commemorative Obverse 1986 Statue of Liberty Gold Commemorative Obverse
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1986 Statue of Liberty Gold Commemorative Reverse 1986 Statue of Liberty Gold Commemorative Reverse
Year of Issue

1986

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 99-61

Background

This coin was first struck on October 18, 1985 with production continuing through 1986. The Statue of Liberty gold coin was authorized in commemoration of the centennial of the Statue of Liberty.

Recipient Organization

Surcharges were authorized to be paid to Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. to restore and renovate the Statue of Liberty and the facilities used for immigration at Ellis Island and to establish an endowment in an amount deemed sufficient by the Foundation, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, to ensure the continued upkeep and maintenance of these monuments. 

Characteristics

The obverse design of the coin features a close-up view of Liberty.

The reverse features a design of an eagle in flight.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • LIBERTY
  • 1986

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • FIVE DOLLARS

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Artist Credits