2018 (W) Proof Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

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The 2018 (W) Proof Breast Cancer Awareness 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 10,381 proof 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. 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 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 #670342.