The 2011 Medal of Honor $5 Gold Coin will be issued by the US Mint in both proof and uncirculated versions. This coin is part of one of two commemorative coin series planned for release in 2011.
The strikes were authorized through the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-91). The legislation mandates that the design of the 2011 Medal of Honor $5 Gold Coin “emblematic of the traditions, legacy, and heritage of the Medal of Honor” and highlights the heroic service of its recipients throughout American history. In addition to the gold coin, a Silver Dollar will also be produced, with both versions available in proof and uncirculated finishes.
The Medal of Honor, created by Congress in 1861, is the highest award for valor in the United States military, bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate extraordinary bravery in action against an enemy force.
The obverse of the 2011 Medal of Honor $5 Gold Coin features a depiction of the original Medal of Honor, as established in 1861. Surrounding the image are the inscriptions LIBERTY, 1861, 2011, IN GOD WE TRUST, and MEDAL OF HONOR. This side of the coin was designed by US Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna.
On the reverse, the coin showcases the figure of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, depicted holding a shield in her right hand and the Union flag in her left. The reverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz, a master designer from the Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program (AIP), and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso. The inscriptions around Minerva include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, $5, and E PLURIBUS UNUM.
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A surcharge of $10 per coin will be donated to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to support its educational, scholarship, and outreach initiatives.
Alongside the Medal of Honor series, the US Mint will also release a 2011 US Army Commemorative Coin series in the same year.