Franklin Delano Roosevelt half eagle

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold half eagle is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint in 1997.^[1]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold $5

United States
Value	$5 U.S. dollars
Mass	8.359 g (0.27 troy oz)
Diameter	21.59 mm (.850 in)
Edge	Reeded
Composition	90% Au 6% Ag 4% Cu
Gold	0.24 troy oz
Years of minting	1997 (1997)
Mint marks	W
Obverse
Design	Profile of President Roosevelt
Designer	T. James Ferrell
Reverse
Design	Presidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inauguration
Designer	James Peed

Legislation[]

The United States Commemorative Coin Act of 1996 (Pub.L. 104–329 (text) (PDF)) authorized the production of a commemorative $5 gold coin (half eagle) to commemorate the public opening of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes.^[2]

Design[]

The obverse of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt gold half eagle, designed by , is based on one of FDR's favorite photographs taken in 1938 depicting the commander-in-chief on the bridge of the USS Houston wearing a boat cloak that became a familiar trademark for many Americans. The reverse, designed by , features a rendering of the Presidential seal displayed at FDR's 1933 inaugural.^[3]

Specifications[]

• Display Box Color: Maroon
• Edge: Reeded
• Weight: 8.359 grams; 0.27 troy ounce
• Diameter: 21.59 millimeters; 0.850 inch
• Composition: 90% Gold, 6% Silver, 4% Copper

Franklin Delano Roosevelt $5 gold uncirculated and proof coins with Mint packaging and COA

See also[]

• List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1990s)
• United States commemorative coins
• United States Commemorative Coin Act of 1996

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