2018 (W) Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

Coin Details

Auction Record

$895 MS70 08-13-2018 eBay

Description

The 2018 (W) Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a dollar produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. With a mintage of just 4,477, this is a rare issue sought by specialists. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, while the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Designed by Emily Damstra. Struck in 85% gold, 14.8% copp, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #671323. Modern commemorative five-dollar gold coins are struck in 90% gold (8.359 grams) and represent the premium tier of each year's commemorative program. Gold commemoratives typically have the lowest mintages in each program. Many issues have appreciated significantly since their original sale.