The US Mint Began Issuing Modern $5 Gold Commemorative Coins in 1986
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$5 U.S. Gold Commemorative Coins - Grab Some American History at a Low Price
The idea was to honor important figures and events in American history. One of the most common examples is the gold coin which marked the 1996 Olympic games held in Atlanta, GA.