2001 United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2001 United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States five-dollar gold coin from the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. In 2001 the West Point Mint struck 6,761 uncirculated and 27,652 proof Capitol Visitor Center five-dollar gold coins, 34,413 in all. The obverse features a Corinthian column beside the words FIRST CONVENING OF CONGRESS IN WASHINGTON and 1800, and the reverse displays the Capitol as it looked in 1800. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Elizabeth Jones.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
2001 (W) Proof United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
2001 (W) United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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