5 Dollars (Congress Bicentennial) 1989 front 5 Dollars (Congress Bicentennial) 1989 back
5 Dollars (Congress Bicentennial) 1989 photo
© United States Mint

5 Dollars Congress Bicentennial

1989 year
Gold (.900) 8.359 g 21.6 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
5 Dollars (5&nbspUSD)
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
References
Numista
N#92512
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

An eagle perched atop the canopy overlooking the Old Senate Chamber.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BICENTENNIAL OF THE CONGRESS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
FIVE DOLLARS

Translation: FIVE DOLLARS

Engraver: John M. Mercanti

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The United States Congressional coin was first struck on June 14, 1989 at a ceremony outside of the Capitol. It commemorates the Bicentennial of the U.S. Congress.

Interesting fact

The Congress Bicentennial $5 Gold Coin, minted in 1989, has a unique feature - it's the first US coin to bear the motto "In God We Trust" since the motto was first introduced on the 1864 two-cent piece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 W 164690 - - - - - -

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