2018-W $5 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Proof Gold Coin in Cap

### 2018-W $5 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Proof Gold Coin in Cap Honor courage and hope with the **2018-W $5 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Gold Coin**, struck at the West Point Mint in stunning proof condition. Containing .2167 troy ounce of .850 fine gold alloyed with pink-hued metal, this coin is the first [**U.S. commemorative gold**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/us-commemorative-coins) coin ever produced in pink gold, making it both historically significant and symbolically powerful. Each coin arrives preserved in a cap, ensuring its condition and collectibility. This coin stands out in U.S. numismatics not only for its artistry but also for its pioneering use of pink-hued gold, a fitting tribute to the color internationally recognized as the symbol of breast cancer awareness. **Coin Specifications:** - **Mintage is limited to 50,000 coins** - Made from .850 fine gold with a weight of 7.93 grams - Made with a pink hue, a first for the [**US Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint%3Forder=price&dir=ASC&currentPage=1&perPage=72) - Proof finish - Produced by the US Mint's West Point facility - Face value of $5 backed by the US Government - Encased in a protective air-tight plastic capsule - **Obverse:** Features an image of two women, with the older of the two clasping her hands to her chest in a symbol of gratitude and the younger pumping her fist into the air. The two stand against a background holding a ribbon and a butterfly in flight. Inscriptions: “LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, West Point mintmark, and the year of mintage. - **Reverse:** Displays an image of a soaring Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, a symbol of hope. Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, “BREAST CANCER AWARENESS”, and the denomination. Celebrate resilience and compassion with the **2018-W $5 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Proof Gold Coin in Cap**. Combining precious metal value, historic significance, and a meaningful cause, this coin is a remarkable addition for collectors of modern U.S. commemoratives and those who value coins with a purpose. If you have any questions or concerns, please [**contact**](file:///contacts) one of our customer service agents. **You may also like:** - [**US Mint Gold $5 Commemorative Coins Scruffy (Random Year)**](file:///us-mint-gold-5-commemorative-coins-scruffy-random-year) - [**2014 W 3/4 oz John F. Kennedy 50th Anniversary Half Dollar Gold Proof Coin (w/Box and COA)**](file:///2014-w-3-4-oz-john-f-kennedy-50th-anniversary-half-dollar-gold-proof-coin-w-box-coa) - [**2020-W 1/2 oz End of WWII 75th Anniversary $25 Proof Gold Coin Scruffy (w/Box & COA)**](file:///2020-w-1-2-oz-end-of-wwii-75th-anniversary-25-proof-gold-coin-scruffy-w-box-coa)