5 Dollars - Mount Rushmore Golden Anniversary (1991)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 230 |
| Weight (g) | 8.359 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1240.54 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 5 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
LIBERTY
1991
IN GOD WE TRUST
Description:
The obverse of the coin is dominated by the image of a bald eagle in flight. The eagles claws hold a chisel and a mallet for sculpting and a ribbon in its peak includes the words “In God We Trust”. At the lower right side of the coin, a small view of Mount Rushmore appears. The inscriptions “Liberty”, “1991”, and an arrangement of six stars completes.
LIBERTY
1991
IN GOD WE TRUST
Description:
The obverse of the coin is dominated by the image of a bald eagle in flight. The eagles claws hold a chisel and a mallet for sculpting and a ribbon in its peak includes the words “In God We Trust”. At the lower right side of the coin, a small view of Mount Rushmore appears. The inscriptions “Liberty”, “1991”, and an arrangement of six stars completes.
Reverse
Engraved by William C. Cousins
Description:
The reverse of the coin is entirely designed in lettering, representing the first such design in the history of United States commemorative coins. Centrally, the words “Mount Rushmore National Memorial” appear in calligraphy. Around the outer rim, the remaining inscriptions are placed “United States of America”, “Five Dollars”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
The reverse of the coin is entirely designed in lettering, representing the first such design in the history of United States commemorative coins. Centrally, the words “Mount Rushmore National Memorial” appear in calligraphy. Around the outer rim, the remaining inscriptions are placed “United States of America”, “Five Dollars”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 W | 31,959 | West Point Mint | Unknown |
| 1991 W | 111,991 | West Point Mint, Proof | Unknown |