© Image courtesy of United States Mint
© Image courtesy of United States Mint
5 Dollars Boys Town Centennial
2017 year| Gold (.900) | 8.359 g | 21.59 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Diameter | 21.59 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#104140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
An outstretched hand holding a young oak tree growing from an acorn. As stated in the idiom “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow,” this design represents the potential of each child helped by Boys Town to grow into a productive, complete adult.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE WORK WILL CONTINUE
FIVE DOLLARS
W
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Translation: Out of many, one.
Engraver: Jim Licaretz
Designer: Donna Weaver
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A young parish priest named Father Edward Flanagan had a theory: Every child could be a productive citizen if given love, a home, an education, and a trade. Armed with his belief, and $90 he had borrowed, he rented a boarding house where boys of all races and religions were welcomed.Father Flanagan’s Home for Boys, or “Boys Town” as it became known, has grown exponentially since its founding in 1917. Today it is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the country, dedicated to serving at-risk children and families of all backgrounds and religions. Through its Boys Town National Hotline, Boys Town National Research Hospital, and other community services, the organization provides treatment for the behavioral, emotional, and physical problems of children and families in 11 regions across the country. Boys Town programs impact the lives of more than two million children and families each year.
Interesting fact
The Boys Town Centennial $5 Gold Coin, minted in 2017, features a unique design that honors the 100th anniversary of Boys Town, a non-profit organization that provides support and care for at-risk youth. The coin's design depicts a young boy and girl standing together, symbolizing the organization's mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for children to grow and thrive. The coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and those interested in commemorating the organization's centennial anniversary.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 W | 7377 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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