2006 (S) Proof San Francisco Old Mint Centennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

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The 2006 (S) Proof San Francisco Old Mint Centennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a proof five-dollar gold coin struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The San Francisco Mint struck 41,517 proof San Francisco Old Mint five-dollar gold coins dated 2006. The obverse features the Old Mint building after its 1869 construction drawing, and the reverse copies the 1906 Liberty Head half eagle reverse, with IN GOD WE TRUST. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. 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 San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #21013.