2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States commemorative dollar. The gold coin in the Breast Cancer Awareness program, this $5 piece was the first U.S. gold coin struck with a pink hue, achieved through additional copper in the alloy. The distinctive pink gold color directly connects the coin to the pink ribbon symbol of breast cancer awareness. The obverse features two women — an older woman and a younger woman with a head scarf — with a butterfly flying above, while the reverse displays a Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in flight. Designed by Emily Damstra. Struck in 85% gold, 14.8% copp, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The Breast Cancer $5 pink gold is a milestone in U.S. Mint history as the first intentionally colored gold coin, making it a must-have for series collectors.
