2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States commemorative dollar. The gold coin in the Purple Heart program, this $5 piece connects the modern Purple Heart to its origins as George Washington's Badge of Military Merit in 1782. Washington created the decoration to recognize 'unusual gallantry' and 'extraordinary fidelity and essential service.' The obverse features the Purple Heart medal with George Washington's bust, inscribed 'A Grateful Nation Honors and Remembers', while the reverse displays George Washington's signature under the Badge of Military Merit, inscribed '1782 Badge of Military Merit'. Designed by Donna Weaver, Joseph Menna and John P. McGraw. Struck in 90% gold 6% silver 4, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The Purple Heart $5 gold traces the decoration's lineage to Washington himself, connecting Revolutionary War heroism to modern military sacrifice.
