2024 $5 Greatest Generation Proof Gold Coin

Key Details:

• Design:
  • Obverse: Features a section of the Wall of Stars from the National World War II Memorial, where each star symbolizes 100 lives lost during the war. An olive branch represents peace.
  • Reverse: Depicts a folded American flag, commonly presented at military funerals, symbolizing the ultimate sacrifice. The inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “WWII MEMORIAL,” and “TO UNITE THE GENERATIONS OF TOMORROW”​
• Specifications:
  • Composition: 90% gold, 6% silver, and 4% copper.
  • Weight: 0.243 troy ounces of pure gold.
  • Diameter: 21.6 mm.
  • Mint: Produced at the West Point Mint, indicated by the “W” mintmark​

Collectibility:

The coin holds significance for collectors due to its historical commemoration and its status as a gold proof coin. Its low mintage and connection to the World War II Memorial enhance its desirability.