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2022-W National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Gold $5 MS Values
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The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor's mission is to commemorate the service and sacrifice of men and women who were killed or wounded in action, representing Purple Heart recipients from the Civil War to the present day. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed in enemy action. The National Purple Heart Honor Mission is dedicated to paying tribute to our nation's combat wounded through special outreach and educational programming.
This coin is made of 90% gold, 10% copper and has a current melt value of $1,015.34
Obverse: Features the Purple Heart medal with the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “THE PURPLE HEART,” “2022,” and “A GRATEFUL NATION HONORS AND REMEMBERS.”
Reverse: This design places George Washington’s signature under the Badge of Military Merit and over a textured stripe. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1782,” “BADGE OF MILITARY MERIT,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “FIVE DOLLARS.”
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point
Mintage:
1,677
Coinage Type:
Modern Commemorative
Coinage Years:
2022
Composition:
90% gold, 10% copper
Mint Mark:
W
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.36 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2418 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
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