2018 (W) Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

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A five-dollar gold coin from the West Point Mint, the 2018 (W) Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Five Dollar Gold belongs to the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The West Point Mint struck 4,477 uncirculated Breast Cancer Awareness five-dollar gold coins dated 2018. The obverse features two women, one with a raised fist, beneath a butterfly, and the reverse displays a tiger swallowtail butterfly. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. The West Point Mint, once a bullion depository, became a full production facility specializing in commemorative and bullion coinage. Struck in 85% gold, 14.8% copper and 0.2% zinc, weighing 7.931 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #671323.