5 Dollar

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2011,
KM-505 Country United States Year 2011 Value 5 Dollars (5 USD) Metal Gold (.900) Weight 8.359 g Diameter 21.6 mm Commemorative issue Establishment of the Medal of Honor and it's 150th anniversary. Obverse The original Medal of Honor authorized by Congress as the Navy’s highest personal decoration. The dual dates of “1861” and “2011” are included to mark the 150th anniversary. Lettering: LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST 1861 2011 MEDAL OF HONOR Engraver: Joseph Menna Joseph Menna is recognized as one of the leading professional sculptors working in the field today. He is classically trained and a master of both digital and traditional sculpture media. Reverse Minerva is depicted in full figure, holding a Union shield and flag with munitions and a Civil War era cannon in the background. Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA $5 w E PLURIBUS UNUM Engraver: Joel Iskowitz

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