Issuer | United States |
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Period |
Federal republic (1776-date)
|
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1996 |
Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
Composition | Gold (.900) (90% gold, 10% copper) |
Weight | 8.359 g |
Diameter | 21.6 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Number | N# 92808 |
References |
KM# 277
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. |
The 1996 Smithsonian 150th Anniversary.
Bust of James Smithson facing left, to the left inscription of double dates, inscription with quote and legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE
IN GOD WE TRUST
W
1846-1996
JAMES SMITHSON
LIBERTY
Designer: Alfred Maletsky
The Smithsonian's sunburst logo and the word "Smithsonian". The design elements of the foreground of the coin are raised and frosted, and the sunburst on this version of the coin is incused and highly polished with a frosted background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SMITHSONIAN
E PLURIBUS UNUM • FIVE DOLLARS
TJF
Translation: Out of many, one
Designer: Thomas James Ferrell
Reeded
W | United States Mint of West Point, United States (1973-date) |
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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1996 W | 9 068 | 18% | ||||||||||||
1996 W | 21 772 | 100% | Proof |
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