1986 Statue of Liberty $5 Gold

1986 Statue of Liberty $5 Gold - United States Mint Image

The 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative $5 Gold was issued in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, along with additional silver and copper nickel clad coins. This was the first $5 gold modern commemorative issued and the first coin to sell its entire maximum authorized mintage.

The 1986 Statue of Liberty $5 Gold coin features a close view of the face and crown of the statue. The reverse features the depiction of an eagle in flights. The obverse and reverse were both designed by Elizabeth Jones. At the time, she was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.

The obverse inscriptions include "Liberty" and the date "1986". The reverse inscriptions include "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", "In God We Trust", and the denomination "Five Dollars".

The $5 gold coin was struck in both proof and uncirculated versions, both struck at the West Point Mint. The coins were sold individually or as part of complete sets. The Three Coin Set, either uncirculated or proof, included the half dollar, silver dollar, and $5 gold coins. The Six Coin Set included both uncirculated and proof versions of each coin. Coins were available at "pre-issue" discounted prices or regular prices.

Coin Specifications

Designer: Elizabeth Jones
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000

1986-W Uncirculated Statue of Liberty $5 Gold

Pre-Issue Price: $160.00
Regular Price: $165.00
Final Mintage: 95,248

1986-W Proof Statue of Liberty $5 Gold

Pre-Issue Price: $170.00
Regular Price: $175.00
Final Mintage: 404,013

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