5 Dollars Medal of Honor

Reverse

Minerva, based on the common central image on both the original Navy and Army Medals of Honor. Minerva, standing with a shield representing the Army and Navy in her right hand and the Union flag in her left hand, is flanked by a field artillery cannon and wheel of the Civil War era.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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E PLURIBUS UNUM

Translation: Out of Many, One

Engraver: Michael Gaudioso

Designer: Joel Iskowitz

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The 2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Program recognizes and celebrates the establishment of the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is presented to a person who distinguishes him or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while:

 • engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;

 • engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or

 • serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a
 belligerent party.

Fewer than 3,600 Medals of Honor have ever been awarded.

The Medal of Honor was first authorized by Congress in 1861 as the Navy’s highest personal decoration, with the Army Medal of Honor authorized in 1862 and the Air Force Medal of Honor in 1956.

Interesting fact

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2011 P	8233	-	-	-	-	-	-
2011 W	17999	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Medal of Honor) 2011 coin.