5 Dollars (Jackie Robinson) , United States

1997

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Robinson in his later years as a civil rights leader and political activist.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

JACKIE ROBINSON 1997 W IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY

Engravers:

Thomas James Ferrell

Reverse

Description:

Baseball with the words “Legacy of Courage” and the dates of Robinson's birth and death “1919-1972”.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM FIVE DOLLARS 1919 - 1972 Legacy of Courage

Translation:

E PLURIBUS UNUM = Out of may, one.

Engravers:

John M. Mercanti

Specifications

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

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