5 Dollars (American Legion 100th Anniversary) , United States

2019

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

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

Engravers:

Phebe Hemphill

Reverse

Description:

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 2019

Engravers:

Joseph Menna

Specifications

Weight8.359g
Diameter21.6mm
Thickness1.75mm
CompositionGold (.900)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value5 Dollars

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