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U.S. Marshals Anniversary $5 Gold Commemorative Coin

Year of Issue

2015

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 112-104

Background

The U.S. Mint released the U.S. Marshals 225th Anniversary $5 Gold Coin in 2015 as part of the U.S. Marshals 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program. It commemorates the U.S. Marshals Service, the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency. The program includes a $5 gold coin, $1 silver coin, and half dollar clad coin with unique obverse and reverse designs.

Characteristics

The gold obverse design features an image of the United States Marshals Service Star with a western-style backdrop.

The gold reverse design depicts an eagle holding a flag. The eagle is protected by a shield inscribed “U.S. Marshal.”

Obverse Inscriptions

  • 1789
  • LIBERTY
  • 2014
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • 2015
  • MARSHAL
  • 225 YEARS OLD SACRIFICE

Reverse Inscriptions

  • JUSTICE INTEGRITY SERVICE
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • $5

Mint and Mint Mark

Specifications

  • Composition: 90% gold, 10% 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

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