1989 Congress $5 Gold

1989 Congress $5 Gold - United States Mint Image

The 1989 Congress Bicentennial Commemorative $5 Gold Coin was offered along with a clad half dollar and silver dollar to mark the 200th anniversary of the operation of Congress under the US Constitution. The three coins featured images of the Capitol building and dome and the Freedom statue which rests atop the dome. All coins featured a dual date with the original year and the year of issue.

The 1989 Congress $5 Gold coin features the dome of the Capitol. A wider view of the building was used on the half dollar, while this one focuses only on the dome. The reverse design features the majestic eagle in the old Senate chamber. The coin was designed by John Mercanti.

The obverse inscriptions read "Liberty", "In God We Trust", and the dual date "1789-1989". The "W" mint mark appears to the right of the dome. The reverse inscriptions read "Bicentennial of the Congress", "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", and the denomination "Five Dollars".

The Congress $5 Gold was offered in both proof and uncirculated versions. Both were minted at West Point. The coins were sold individually or as part of a three coin proof set, three coin uncirculated set, or comprehensive six coin set. The maximum authorized mintage was set at a lofty 1 million coins.

Coin Specifications

Designer: John Mercanti
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 1,000,000

1989-W Uncirculated Congress $5 Gold

Pre-Issue Price: $185.00
Regular Price: $200.00
Final Mintage: 46,899

1989-W Proof Congress $5 Gold

Pre-Issue Price: $195.00
Regular Price: $215.00
Final Mintage: 164,690

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