Tuesday, October 19, 2010

New $5 Gold Coins -- 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act

H.R.1177 -- 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act has been passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This act will provide that in 2013, three coins will be minted to commemorate five United States Army 5-Star Generals, George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry 'Hap' Arnold, and Omar Bradley.

There will be a $5 gold coin in 90% gold and 10% alloy which will have a 100,000 coin limit. Also, a $1 silver dollar in 90% silver and 10% copper with a limit of 500,000 coins and a clad half dollar made with a 750,000 limit. The coins will all be minted in both Proof and uncirculated condition.

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