2003 First Flight Centennial Commemorative Ten Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2003 First Flight Centennial Commemorative Ten Dollar Gold is a United States commemorative dollar. The gold coin in the First Flight Centennial program, this $10 piece offers a front-facing portrait of the Wright brothers, a more intimate perspective than the dollar's profile view. This was the last $10 gold commemorative issued by the U.S. Mint. The obverse features conjoined forward-facing portraits of Wilbur and Orville Wright, while the reverse displays multiple perspectives of the 1903 Wright Flyer in flight. Designed by Donna Weaver/Norman E. Nemeth. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 16.72 grams, 26.92 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. As the final $10 gold commemorative in U.S. history, the First Flight $10 gold holds a unique position. Its relatively low mintage makes it a key issue for modern gold commemorative collectors.
