1996 Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
Base
About This Coin
The 1996 Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States five-dollar gold coin from the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. In 1996 the West Point Mint struck 9,068 uncirculated and 21,772 proof Smithsonian five-dollar gold coins, 30,840 in all. The obverse features a bust of James Smithson with the dates 1846-1996, and the reverse displays the Smithsonian sunburst logo with the word SMITHSONIAN. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Al Maletsky/T. James Ferrell.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1996 (W) Proof Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
1996 (W) Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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