Description
Why does this $5 gold bullion coin commemorating the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor belong in your collection?
This gold coin issued by the U.S. Mint is an homage to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, an institution established to commemorate the commitment and sacrifices of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Purple Heart is bestowed upon men and women wounded or killed while serving in any branch of the U.S. military. The Purple Heart evolved from the Badge of Military Merit, America’s first military decoration, which was created during the American Revolutionary War by General George Washington and awarded for the first time in 1782.
- This 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor $5 Gold Commemorative Coin is a West Point Mint product.
- The 21.59 mm diameter bullion coin is struck from 0.243 Troy oz. of .900 fine gold.
- The coin carries a legal tender value of five dollars.
- The perfectly graded coin received the collectible First Releases attribution.
- Mintage is limited to no more than 50,000 pieces, which includes all $5 gold options.
Beautifully Crafted Designs
Obverse: The obverse features a rendition of the distinctive Purple Heart medal hanging from a wide ribbon, beside the bold inscription “THE PURPLE HEART.” Additional inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2022” and “A GRATEFUL NATION HONORS AND REMEMBERS.”
Reverse: The replicated signature of George Washington is centered on the reverse, with the Badge of Military Merit above, flanked by the date “1782.” Inscribed “BADGE OF MILITARY MERIT,” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “FIVE DOLLARS.”
Mint State 70 Excellence
This 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Gold Commemorative coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review within thirty days of its release date. Featuring a perfectly executed strike, flawlessly finished surfaces and sensational eye appeal, the coin was awarded the NGC’s highest grade of Mint State 70. The $5 gold bullion coin will arrive in a sonically sealed NGC protective holder accompanied by a certification label confirming its First Releases status.
