San Francisco Old Mint Gold
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| Value: | 5 U.S. Dollar |
| Mass: | ? g |
| Diameter: | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness: | ? mm |
| Edge: | Reeded |
| Composition: | 90%Au/10%Cu |
| Years of Minting: | 2006 |
| Catalog Number: | ? |
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| Design: | Old Mint "The Granite Lady", Instrumental in San Francisco's Recovery, 1906-2006, E Pluribus Unum, Liberty |
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| Design Date: | 2006 |
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| Design Date: | 2006 |
In 2006, the United States Mint released a gold five dollar commemorative coin which commemorates the 100th year after the old San Francisco mint survived an earthquake. The mint also played a part in the city's recovery after the earthquake, providing shelter for many as it was one of the only buildings left standing.
The coin was minted as both a proof coin and an uncirculated coin, and is no longer available directly from the United States Mint. On June 15th, 2006 President George W. Bush signed Public Law 109-230, legislation authorizing the production of the 2006 San Francisco $5 commemorative gold coin as well as its $1 silver counterpart. The production of the $5 denomination was limited to a maximum mintage of 100,000 coins, but separate mintage figures for each of the proof and uncirculated coins have not yet been released. The $1 silver version was limited to only 500,000 coins, both in proof and uncirculated products, but distinct mintage figures for both products has not been officially stated.
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Coin Finishes: proof, and uncirculated
Maximum Mintage: 100,000 U.S. Mint Facility: San Francisco (S)
Public Law: 109-230
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