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PCGS Number: 899207 Coin Date: 2022-W Denomination (Short): G$5 Denomination (Long): Gold $5 Variety: National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Desg: PR Mint Mark: W Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper Mintage: 2,782 Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Modern Commemorative Coinage Years: 2022 Mint Location: West Point Diameter: 21.6 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 8.36 Weight (Ounces): 0.2688 Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Features the Purple Heart medal with the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “THE PURPLE HEART,” “2022,” and “A GRATEFUL NATION HONORS AND REMEMBERS.” Reverse Description: This design places George Washington’s signature under the Badge of Military Merit and over a textured stripe. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1782,” “BADGE OF MILITARY MERIT,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “FIVE DOLLARS.” General Notes: The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor's mission is to commemorate the service and sacrifice of men and women who were killed or wounded in action, representing Purple Heart recipients from the Civil War to the present day. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed in enemy action. The National Purple Heart Honor Mission is dedicated to paying tribute to our nation's combat wounded through special outreach and educational programming. PCGS #: 899207
