The 2011 Medal of Honor $5 Gold Coin was issued by the United States Mint to recognize and celebrate the establishment of the Medal of Honor, to recognize its recipients, and promote awareness of the award and what it represents. The Medal of Honor is the highest award that may be given to a member of the Armed Services for valor in action against an enemy force.
On the obverse of the coin, the original Medal of Honor authorized by Congress as the Navy’s highest personal decoration is depicted. The dual dates of “1861″ and “2011″ are included to represent the 150th anniversary. Additional inscriptions are “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and “Medal of Honor”.
The reverse features a striking depiction of Minerva, who appears within the central image of the original Medal of Honor. She appears in full figure, holding a Union shield and flag. Munitions and a cannon of the Civil War era appear in the background. Inscriptions read “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and “$5″.
The maximum authorized mintage for the Medal of Honor Gold Coins has been established at 100,000. Each coin will have a composition of 90% gold and 10% alloy with a weight of 8.359 grams and 0.85 inch diameter. Proof coins are struck at the West Point Mint, while the uncirculated coins are struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
Sales at the United States Mint began on February 25, 2011, under introductory pricing. The coins were sold individually and not incorporated into any multi-coin sets or other collector products.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Joseph Menna (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse)
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 100,000
2011-P Uncirculated Medal of Honor $5 Gold Coin
Introductory Price: $439.95
Regular Price: $444.95
Final Mintage: TBD
2011-W Proof Medal of Honor $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $449.95
Regular Price: $454.95
Final Mintage: TBD
As part of a two commemorative coin program, the 2011 Medal of Honor Silver Dollar will be issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force and recognize its recipients. One of the purposes of the commemorative coins is to promote awareness of how ordinary Americans can challenge fate and change the course of history through courage, sacrifice, selfless service and patriotism. Since its introduction, less than 3,500 Medals of Honor have been awarded to members of the Armed Services.
The obverse design of the silver dollar depicts the three modern Medals of Honor for the Army, Navy, and Air force, which are worn around the neck. The inscriptions are “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, “Medal of Honor”, and “1861-2011″. The obverse was designed and sculpted by Jim Licaretz.
On the reverse is a scene of an infantry soldier carrying a wounded solider to safety under enemy fire. This was designed by Richard Masters and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. The scene is intended to represent the courage, selfless sacrifice, and patriotism of Medal of Honor recipients. The inscriptions include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and “One Dollar”.
The Medal of Honor Silver Dollars will be available in proof version struck at the Philadelphia Mint and uncirculated version struck at the San Francisco Mint. The initial price of the coins was set at $54.95 for proofs and $49.95 for uncirculated coins, reflecting the higher market price of silver. A maximum mintage of 500,000 is in place for the offering.
Surcharges of $10 per silver coin are added to the purchase price of each coin. The funds will be distributed to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to finance educational, scholarship, and outreach programs.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Jim Licaretz (obverse), Richard Masters (reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000
2011-S Uncirculated Medal of Honor Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $54.95
Regular Price: $59.95
Final Mintage: TBD
2011-P Proof Medal of Honor Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price:$49.95
Regular Price: $54.95
Final Mintage: TBD
In 2011, the US Mint will issue commemorative coins to recognize and celebrate the establishment of the United States Army. The 2011 Army $5 Gold Coin will be one of three different coins included in the program.
The final design selections for each of the coins was unveiled on December 11, 2010 during the Army/Navy football game played in Philadelphia. The $5 gold coin is intended to represent the Army’s service in war. On the obverse is an image of five soldiers from different eras, representing the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the modern era. The inscriptions include “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and the date “2011″.
The reverse design depicts the U.S. Army emblem, which incorporates the motto “This We’ll Defend”. The additional inscriptions surrounding the emblem are “Department of the Army”, “E Pluribus Unum”, “1775″, “Five Dollars”, and “United States of America”.
Sales of the 2011 Army $5 Gold Commemorative Coins began on January 31, 2011. The offerings included an individual proof version of the coin struck at the West Point Mint and an individual uncirculated version struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The US Mint did not offer any multi-coin sets or incorporate the coin into any other collector products.
A maximum authorized mintage of 100,000 coins across both versions was established under the authorizing legislation. A surcharge of $35 per coin will be added to the sales price and payable to the Army Historical Foundation to support construction of the National Museum of the United States Army.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Joel Iskowitz (obverse), Joseph Menna (reverse engraver)
Weight: 8.3590 g
Composition: 90% gold (0.242 ounces of gold)
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 100,000
2011-P Uncirculated Army $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $439.95
Regular Price: $444.95
Final Mintage: TBD
2011-W Proof Army $5 Gold Coin
Pre-Issue Price: $449.95
Regular Price: $454.95
Final Mintage: TBD
The 2011 Army Silver Dollar was issued as part of a commemorative coin program authorized to recognize and celebrate the establishment of the U.S. Army in 1775, honor the American soldier of today and yesterday, and commemorate the role of the Army in American Society. The program also includes a $5 gold coin and clad half dollar.
The obverse design of the coin depicts the busts of a male and female soldier positioned back to back. A globe appears within the background to symbolize the worldwide deployment of the modern U.S. Army. The inscription “Liberty” appears above, with “In God We Trust” and the date “2011 below.
The reverse of the coin features the Great Seal of the United States, which is worn on Army uniforms. The seven core values of the Army surround the Seal, separated by stars: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. The additional inscriptions are “United States of America”, “One Dollar”, and “U.S. Army”.
United States Mint sales of the U.S. Army Silver Dollar began on January 31, 2011 under introductory pricing of $54.95 for proof coins and $49.95 for uncirculated coins. After March 2, 2011, regular price of $59.95 and $54.95 for proof and uncirculated coins will go into effect.
A maximum authorized mintage of 500,000 coins applies across both versions of the coins. Sales are expected to continue until the maximum mintage is reached, or until the end of the year. All prices include a $10 surcharge payable to the Army Historical Foundation.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Richard Masters (obverse), Susan Gamble (reverse)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 500,000
2011-S Uncirculated Army Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $49.95
Regular Price: $54.95
Final Mintage: TBD
2011-P Proof Army Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price:$54.95
Regular Price: $59.95
Final Mintage: TBD
The 2011 Army Half Dollar is one of three commemorative coins issued as part of a program to recognize and celebration the founding of the United States Army. The coins are intended to be emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the Army, and its role in American society throughout history. Specifically, the clad composition half dollar represents “service in peace”.
On the obverse is a split scene featuring a solider surveying, two servicemen building a floodwall, and the Redstone Army rocket used during space exploration. The storyboard fashion of this design was not viewed favorably when reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and Commission of Fine Arts, but nonetheless it was selected by the Secretary of the Treasury. Inscriptions include “U.S. Army”, “Service in Peace”, “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, and the date “2011″.
The reverse design, which was praised by the CCAC, features a Continental solider armed with a musket. Thirteen stars appear above to represent the original states. Inscriptions include “United States of America”, “First in Service to the Nation”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “Half Dollar”.
The 2011 Army Commemorative Half Dollars were issued in proof and uncirculated versions with a maximum authorized mintage of 750,000 coins. The US Mint facility at San Francisco struck the proof coins, while the facility at Denver struck the uncirculated coins. Sales were initially conducted under discounted introductory pricing, but after March 2, 2011, regular pricing went into effect.
Under the authorizing legislation, sales of the Army Half Dollar may continue until the end of the year, although the US Mint typically ends sales at a pre-announced date in mid-December.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Donna Weaver (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse)
Weight: 11.3400 g
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 750,000
2011-D Uncirculated Army Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $15.95
Regular Price: $19.95
Final Mintage: TBD
2011-S Proof Bald Eagle Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $17.95
Regular Price: $21.95
Final Mintage: TBD
