© United States Mint
© United States Mint
5 Dollars Christopher Columbus Quincentenary
1992 year| Gold (.900) | 8.359 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#92520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
The crest of the Admiral of the Oceans, an honor that was bestowed upon Columbus, and a map overlapping the western Old World with the date 1492.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
W
FIVE DOLLARS
Translation: E PLURIBUS UNUM = Out of many, one.
Engraver: Thomas D. Rogers
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Released on August 28, 1992, this commemorative coin was released in honor of the 500th Anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.Surcharges from coin sales were to be deposited in the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Fund and be available to the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation. The latter was established to encourage and support research, study, and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.
Interesting fact
The Christopher Columbus Quincentenary $5 Gold Coin, minted in 1992, features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Christopher Columbus on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side depicts a representation of the Santa Maria, one of the three ships that Columbus commanded during his historic voyage to the New World in 1492. This coin is made of 90% gold and weighs 8.359 grams. It is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors and investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 W | 79730 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Christopher Columbus Quincentenary) 1992 coin.
