First Shots of the Civil War

On the morning of April 12, 1861, Confederate forces surrounded Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. Commanded by Major Robert Anderson, the fort was unprepared for the siege and was forced to surrender the next afternoon. The 34-hour bombardment of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War. Limited to 20,000 worldwide, Brilliant uncirculated, 40 mm (Approx. 1.6 inches)Up to 5 items per customer

The Most Important Battle of the Civil War

On September 17, 1862, the Union and Confederate armies clashed at Antietam Creek, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, leaving more than 4,000 men dead and another 20,000 missing or wounded. Considered a Union victory, the battle gave President Abraham Lincoln the victory necessary to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.Limitation: 50,000 piecesMaterial: copper-nickelWeight: 14.6 gramsIssue year: 2000Diameter: 33 mm (Approx.1.3 in.)Quality: Brilliant uncirculatedCountry: LiberiaFace value: 5 DollarsCustomer can only order up to 5 pcs.

Battle of Gettysburg $5

One of the largest and most important battles of the Civil War took place in 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Legendary Confederate Commander General Robert E. Lee led the South. The North marched under the command of Major General George G. Meade. Now, in tribute to this historic battle and to the heroes who fought there, the Republic of Liberia has proudly issued the masterfully designed 5-dollar "Gettysburg" commemorative coin.Up to 5 items per customer

Battle of Iwo Jima

On February 19, 1945, the land invasion of Iwo Jima began. This followed nearly 8 months of air raids; the longest, most intensive shelling of any Pacific island during World War II. Iwo Jima was strategically important as an air base for fighter escorts supporting long-range bombing missions against mainland Japan. Because of the distance between mainland Japan and the U.S. bases in the Mariana Islands, the capture of Iwo Jima would provide an emergency landing strip for crippled B-29s returning from bombing runs. The seizure of Iwo Jima was deemed necessary, but the prize would not come easily. The 36-day assault resulted in more than 26,000 American casualties, including 6,800 dead. Of the 20,000 Japanese defenders, only 1,083 survived. The Marines´ efforts, however, provided a vital link in the U.S. chain of bomber bases. By war´s end, 2,400 B-29 bombers carrying 27,000 crewmen made unscheduled landings on the island.The battle for Iwo Jima is encapsulated by the historic flag-raising atop Suribachi, on February 23, 1945. Now, AMERICAN MINT has issued a limited edition highly detailed commemorative coin in honor of this emotion-stirring event.Up to 5 items per customer

Operation Desert Storm

When Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait in August 1990, the United States led an international coalition to liberate the small oil-rich nation. Operation Desert Storm, a series of air and land offensives led by the United States against Iraq, resulted in the end of the Persian Gulf War.Up to 5 items per customer

Washington at Trenton

At about eight o´clock on the morning of December 26, 1776, American troops surprised a Hessian picket guard, stationed in houses along the Pennington road about a half-mile outside Trenton. Despite a disorganized show of resistance, the Germans were quickly captured or dispersed. The Americans suffered 4 wounded casualties. It is said that in addition, two American soldiers froze to death. The Hessians suffered 20 killed and around 100 wounded. One thousand Hessians were captured. The effect of the battle of Trenton was out of proportion to the numbers involved and the casualties. The American effort across the colonies was galvanized and the psychological dominance achieved by the British in the preceding year was overturned. Washington´s continuing problem of maintaining the enthusiasm of his army for the war was lessened by his success at Trenton. It proved to be the much-needed encouragement that enabled the American Revolution to continue and would ultimately result in the United States´ independence.Now, we are pleased to offer a coin commemorating the determination of General Washington. AMERICAN MINT is issuing a limited number of these coins that so aptly reflect the strength and commitment of the man who would become the 1st President of the United States.Limitation: 20,000 piecesMaterial: copper-nickelWeight: 32 gramsIssue year: 2000Diameter: 40 mm (Approx.1.6 in.)Quality: Brilliant uncirculatedCountry: LiberiaFace value: 5 DollarsCustomer can only order up to 5 pcs.

Five-Dollar "Air Force One"

In 1962, a Boeing 707 C-137C specifically purchased for use as Air Force One, entered into service with the tail number 26000. It is perhaps the most widely known and most historically significant presidential aircraft. Tail number 26000 is the aircraft that carried President Kennedy to Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963, and returned the body to Washington, D.C., following his assassination.Limitation: 20,000 piecesMaterial: copper-nickelWeight: 32 gramsIssue year: 2000Diameter: 40 mm (Approx. 1.6 in.)Quality: Brilliant uncirculatedCountry: LiberiaFace value: 5 DollarsCustomer can only order up to 5 pcs.

Five Dollar - Pearl Harbor

Located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Pearl Harbor was a major American naval base. Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, the Japanese airforce bombed Pearl Harbor. This event caused the UnitedStates to enter World War II. Four years later, in 1945, America dropped A-bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki and victory was declared over Japan.Limitation: 9999 Complete EditionsMaterial: Copper-nickelWeight: 32 gIssue year: 2001Diameter: 40 mmQuality: proofObverse: Attack on Pearl HaborReverse: Flag with 48 starsCustomer can only order up to 5 pcs.