This design represents the U.S. Army`s war service from the Revolutionary War through today, symbolizing its continuity of strength and readiness. The design features, from left to right, Continental, Civil War, modern, World War II and World War I soldiers.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LIBERTY
2011
IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse description
The U.S. Army emblem, which incorporates the motto “This We’ll Defend”.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
E PLURIBUS UNUM
w
1775
FIVE DOLLARS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Translation: Out of Many, One)
Edge
Reeded
Mint
P United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date) W United States Mint of West Point,United States (1973-date)