5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)
United States · 1997 · Gold
0.2419 ozt of gold × live gold spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1997 |
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Gross weight | 8.359 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% gold |
| Actual gold weight | 0.2419 ozt (7.52 g) |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Thomas James Ferrell, James Melvin Peed |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Based on one of FDR's favorite photographs taken in 1938, depicts the commander-in-chief on the bridge of the USS Houston wearing a boat cloak that became a familiar trademark for many Americans.
Reverse
The Presidential seal displayed at his 1933 inauguration.
About this coin’s value
The 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) contains 0.2419 troy ounces of gold (90.0% fine, 8.359 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Gold Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in our pre-1933 US gold guide, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)?
Each 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) contains about 0.2419 troy ounces of pure gold — its 8.359 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live gold spot price.
What is the melt value of a 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.2419 troy oz × the current gold spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) minted?
The 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) was issued 1997.
Who designed the 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)?
The 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) was designed by Thomas James Ferrell, James Melvin Peed.
How big is a 5 Dollars (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)?
It weighs 8.359 g and measures 21.6 mm across (gold (.900)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.