2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States commemorative dollar. The gold coin in the Medal of Honor program, this $5 piece features the Navy's version of the medal, the oldest of the three designs. The reverse's depiction of Minerva references the goddess of wisdom and war who appears on the original Army medal design. The obverse features the Navy version of the Medal of Honor in detailed relief, while the reverse displays Minerva holding a Union flag and a shield, flanked by a Civil War cannon. Designed by Joseph Menna/Joel Iskowitz. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The Medal of Honor $5 gold is among the lower-mintage modern gold commemoratives, befitting the extreme rarity of the decoration it honors.
