| Issuer | United States |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (90% gold, 10% copper) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Dimensions | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#277 |
| Obverse description | Bust of James Smithson facing left, to the left inscription of double dates, inscription with quote and legend surrounding. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE IN GOD WE TRUST W 1846-1996 JAMES SMITHSON LIBERTY |
| Reverse description | The Smithsonian`s sunburst logo and the word `Smithsonian`. The design elements of the foreground of the coin are raised and frosted, and the sunburst on this version of the coin is incused and highly polished with a frosted background. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SMITHSONIAN
E PLURIBUS UNUM • FIVE DOLLARS
TJF (Translation: Out of many, one) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | W United States Mint of West Point,United States (1973-date) |
| Mintage | 1996 W - - 9 068 1996 W - Proof - 21 772 |
| Catalog ID | 7521972860 |
| Comments |
