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United States Army $5 Gold Coin

Year of Issue

2011

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 110-450

Background

The Secretary of the Treasury was authorized to mint and issue $5 gold, $1 silver and half-dollar clad coins in recognition and celebration of the founding of the U.S. Army. As authorized in Public Law 110-450, the United States Mint produced gold, silver and clad coins in both proof and uncirculated qualities. The designs are emblematic of the traditions, history and heritage of the U.S. Army and its role in American society from the Colonial period to today.

Characteristics

Obverse: This design represents the U.S. Army's war service from the Revolutionary War through today, symbolizing its continuity of strength and readiness. The design features, from left to right, Continental, Civil War, modern, World War II and World War I soldiers.

Reverse: This design is based on the official U.S. Army emblem and represents the unbroken history of loyalty and commitment to defend the Nation.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • LIBERTY
  • 2011
  • IN GOD WE TRUST

Reverse Inscriptions

  • THIS WE'LL DEFEND
  • DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • 1775
  • FIVE DOLLARS
  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Mint and Mint Mark

Specifications

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

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