5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary, United States

5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary, United States, 1996 obverse image5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary, United States, 1996 reverse image
5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1996
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    W United States Mint of West Point, United States (1973-date)
5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The Smithsonians 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.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Thomas James Ferrell

Obverse

Description:

Bust of James Smithson facing left, to the left inscription of double dates, inscription with quote and legend surrounding.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Alfred Maletsky

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE IN GOD WE TRUST W 1846-1996 JAMES SMITHSON LIBERTY

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SMITHSONIAN E PLURIBUS UNUM • FIVE DOLLARS TJF

5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900) (90% gold, 10% copper)

Size

5 Dollars Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary sizes
  • Weight:8.359 g
  • Diameter:21.6 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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