2022-W Negro Leagues Baseball $5 Gold Commemorative Coin BU in its Original Government Packaging
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Why Choose This BU 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative $5 Gold Coin in OGP?
Commemorative coins have been struck by the U.S. Mint to aid many excellent causes over the past few decades. In 2022, commemorative coins were minted honoring the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Negro National League, a professional baseball organization founded to circumvent African-American players being prohibited from joining other major leagues. The Negro National League was formed at the direction of Rube Foster in 1920. This $5 Negro Leagues Baseball gold commemorative was struck at the West Point Mint and bears its iconic "W" mint mark.
- This gold commemorative is limited to no more than 50,000 pieces across both proof and uncirculated gold options.
- This specimen weighs 0.243 troy ounces and was struck from 90% gold.
- This commemorative has a Brilliant Uncirculated finish and is housed in its Original Government Packaging.
Rube Foster in Fine Detail
Obverse: The date is located on this side of the coin and the design here shows one of the most significant figures in the history of Negro Leagues Baseball, Rube Foster. Foster is credited with the creation of the first professional African American baseball organization, the Negro National League. His portrait is highly detailed and his signature can be seen on the side of his coat.
Reverse: The design here provides a partial view of a player tipping their cap. The face value is displayed on this side along with "THEIR LEGACY PLAYS ON" and other inscriptions.
BU in OGP
This $5 Negro Leagues Baseball commemorative has a brilliant uncirculated finish. The coin offered here is in its original government packaging, which includes a display box and a certificate of authenticity.
This BU 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball $5 gold commemorative in OGP could be a part of your collection, don't miss out!
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This 2022-W Negro Leagues Baseball $5 Gold Commemorative Coin BU OGP is proudly minted by the U.S. Mint.
The United States Mint was founded in 1792 and manufactures circulating, collectible, and bullion coinage.
Year of Issue: | 2022 |
Mint: | U.S. Mint |
Mint Mark: | W |
Branch: | West Point |
Grading Service: | Uncertified |
Grade: | BU |
Finish: | Mint State |
Packaging: | Original Government Packaging |
Composition: | Gold |
Purity: | 0.900 |
Weight in Grams: | 7.56 g |
Weight in Ounces: | 0.2431 oz |
Diameter: | 38.1 mm |
Country: | United States |
Legal Tender: | United States |
Currency: | Dollar |
Denomination: | 5 |
Obverse Design: | Rube Foster and Signature |
Reverse Design: | Cap |
Reverse Designer/Engraver: | Donna Weaver and Eric David Custer |
Obverse Designer/Engraver: | Laurie Musser and Phebe Hemphill |