This coin is a 1987 Modern Commemorative Gold $5 piece struck at the West Point Mint in the United States of America. Designed by Marcel Jovine, it boasts a distinctive composition of 90% gold and 10% copper, giving it both an aesthetic appeal and a tangible value. The coin has a diameter of 21.6 mm and weighs 8.36 grams, reflecting its status as a significant modern collectible. Its edge is reed-ed, which contributes to its premium feel and helps in identifying counterfeits. With a total mintage of 214,225 coins, it stands as a notable piece in the realm of modern commemorative issues, appealing to collectors and investors alike. Despite the absence of a mint mark, the quality of the strike is classified as a Mint Strike, indicating that the coin was carefully produced with attention to detail in both the design and manufacturing process. This coin not only represents its face value of $5 but also carries additional worth in the market due to its status as a collectible and its gold content.
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1987 |
| Serie | Modern Commemorative Gold |
| Denomination | $5 (Five Dollars) |
| Mint | West Point |
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 5 |
| designer | Marcel Jovine |
| diameter | 21.6 |
| edge-type | Reeded |
| height | 0 |
| material | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 214225 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 8.36 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1987 |