5 Dollars - Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary (1996)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 277 |
| 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 Alfred Maletsky
Lettering:
FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE
IN GOD WE TRUST
W
1846-1996
JAMES SMITHSON
LIBERTY
Description:
The obverse design on the coin features a classical bust of James Smithson with the double date, 1846-1996.
FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE
IN GOD WE TRUST
W
1846-1996
JAMES SMITHSON
LIBERTY
Description:
The obverse design on the coin features a classical bust of James Smithson with the double date, 1846-1996.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas J. Ferrell
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SMITHSONIAN
E PLURIBUS UNUM • FIVE DOLLARS
TJF
Description:
The reverse of the coin features a design of the Smithsonian's sunburst logo and the word "Smithsonian". The design elements of the foreground of the coin are raised and frosted, and the sunburst on this version of the coin is incused and highly polished with a frosted background.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SMITHSONIAN
E PLURIBUS UNUM • FIVE DOLLARS
TJF
Description:
The reverse of the coin features a design of the Smithsonian's sunburst logo and the word "Smithsonian". The design elements of the foreground of the coin are raised and frosted, and the sunburst on this version of the coin is incused and highly polished with a frosted background.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 W | 9,068 | West Point Mint | Unknown |
| 1996 W | 21,772 | West Point Mint, Proof | Unknown |