Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin
- Year of Issue: 2024
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 117-62
Background
The U.S. Mint will release the Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin as part of the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program. The Mint will strike $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as part of the program. The designs are emblematic of the National World War II Memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II.
Recipient Organization: Friends of the National World War II Memorial
Surcharges in the amount of $35 for each $5 gold coin sold, $10 for each silver dollar sold, and $5 for each half dollar sold are authorized to be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial. The surcharges support the maintenance and repairs of the National World War II Memorial, and educational and commemorative programs.Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) features a section of the Wall of Stars at the World War II Memorial with an olive branch. Each star on the wall represents 100 Americans who lost their lives in the war, and the olive branch represents the peace that followed thanks to their sacrifice.
The reverse (tails) shows a folded American flag, such as one that would be presented at the funeral of a fallen service member.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 2024
- WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- WWII MEMORIAL
- TO UNITE THE GENERATIONS OF TOMORROW
- FIVE DOLLARS
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
- Composition: 90% gold, 6% silver, balance copper
- Diameter: 0.850 inches
- Weight: 0.243 troy oz.
- Mintage Limit: 50,000 across all gold product options
Artist Information
Obverse- Sculptor: Eric David Custer, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Heidi Wastweet, Artistic Infusion Program
- Sculptor: Joseph Menna, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Benjamin Sowards, Artistic Infusion Program