$5 Gold Modern .2419oz

A series of five-dollar gold modern coins have been minted to celebrate various points of history, individuals, etc. One such coin is the Gold Basketball Hall of Fame Proof. Minted at the West Point Mint, this coin contains .2419 ounces of gold. This United States Mint gold commemorative coin celebrates Naismith Morrill Basketball Hall of Fame’s 60th anniversary. To the promotion of this uniquely American sport, fame is steadfastly dedicated.

On the reverse side of the coin you will see a basketball on its way through a net. Representative of basketball's role in unifying diverse individuals worldwide, on the obverse side three basketball players are depicted. All three show an interest in the basketball they are pursuing.

The coin is 21.6 mm in diameter, 3.6 mm in thickness, and has a purity of .9000.