5 Dollar American Legion 100th Anniversary

Features

Issuer United States
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2019
Value 5 Dollars (5 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 8.359 g
Diameter 21.6 mm
Thickness 1.75 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
160582
References KM# 692
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

American Legion 100th Anniversary

Obverse

The obverse design commemorates the inception of the American Legion and its mission to serve America and its war veterans. The outer geometric rim design from the American Legion emblem, the Eiffel Tower, and V for victory, represent the formation of the organization in Paris in 1919 at the end of World War I.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
1919
2019

Engraver: Phebe Hemphill

Designer: Chris Costello

Reverse

A soaring eagle, a symbol of the United States during times of war and peace alike. The American Legion emblem is depicted above the eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
1919
2019ั

Engraver: Joseph Menna

Designer: Paul C. Balan

Edge

Reeded

Mint

W United States Mint of West Point, United States (1973-date)

Comments

The American Legion was founded March 15, 1919, in Paris, France, out of concern for the welfare of soldiers and the communities they returned to in the United States after World War I. The non-partisan organization is the nation’s largest veterans group, with nearly two million members in more than 12,000 posts throughout the United States. Membership is open to men and women alike, regardless of ethnic background or religious affiliation.

The Legion focuses its efforts in four areas: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, Children and Youth, National Security, and Americanism. These areas are known as “the Four Pillars” of American Legion service. Throughout its years of service to the nation, it has been a catalyst for social change and it has recorded myriad accomplishments. The Legion’s advocacy on behalf of veterans has been instrumental in the passage of numerous legislation including the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, better known as the GI Bill, and multiple legislation to advance government recognition and promote effective treatment of service-connected conditions.

The Legion has awarded millions of dollars in Child Welfare Foundation grants and college scholarships, and has implemented numerous programs and services to assist veterans, their families, and the community.

The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 115–65) authorizes the United States Mint to strike and issue up to:

50,000 $5 Gold Coins
400,000 Silver Dollar Coins
750,000 Clad Half Dollar Coins

Coin prices include surcharges of $35 for each $5 gold coin, $10 for each silver dollar coin and $5 for each half dollar coin. The Public Law authorizes the Mint to pay the surcharges to The American Legion to support the Legion’s programs for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and other purposes specified by the authorizing legislation.

The American Legion commemorative is being offered in a 3 coin set, consisting of the clad half dollar, silver dollar and five dollar gold. This is the first time the mint has offered this popular package since the Five Star General Commemorative program in 2013. And it's about time.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2019 W 2 929 23%
2019 W 10 916 $ 440 92% Proof

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