1996 (W) Proof Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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The 1996 (W) Proof Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a proof five-dollar gold coin struck at the West Point Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The West Point Mint struck 21,772 proof Smithsonian five-dollar gold coins dated 1996. 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9745.
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