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5 Dollars (Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary) , United States

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Obverse
Bust of James Smithson facing left, to the left inscription of double dates, inscription with quote and legend surrounding.
Latin
FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE IN GOD WE TRUST W 1846-1996 JAMES SMITHSON LIBERTY
Reverse
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.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SMITHSONIAN E PLURIBUS UNUM • FIVE DOLLARS TJF
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