2020 W $5 Gold Basketball Hall of Fame Coin NGC MS 70 FDOI (Basketball Label)

2020 W $5 Gold Basketball Hall of Fame Coin NGC MS 70 FDOI (Basketball Label)

The US Mint struck this dome-shaped 2020 W $5 Gold Basketball Hall of Fame Coin NGC MS 70 FDOI (Basketball Label) to honor the 60th Anniversary for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. This BU coin was struck by the West Point facility with a purity of .90 gold and a weight of 8.359g. NGC also graded this coin as perfect MS 70 with a First Day of Issue label. These coins are one of two lines to celebrate a Big Three American Sport. Because of the popularity of the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Coins, you can expect that this coin won’t last in stores long. So, purchase your stunning coin today!

The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame is an independent, nonprofit organization named after James Naismith, the founder of basketball and first-ever basketball coach in history. He invented the game in the late 1800s and it was first played in Springfield, MA. Therefore, the Hall of Fame opened its doors there in 1959 to honor the birthplace of basketball. Today, it is most known for the time-honored Enshrinement Ceremony to induct outstanding figures from the basketball world into the Hall. Its mission is to spread accessibility to the game internationally for beginners and pro-level players. It continues to do this by orchestrating high school and collegiate programs around the world.

This coin arrives with a special NGC label called the Basketball Core Design. This features a basketball background on both sides of the protective case, which offers a seamless look for your coin. This vibrant orange color will stand out in your collection as a one-of-a-kind presentation. All special labels from NGC retire eventually, so don’t miss your shot to own one!

There was a public competition to decide the design for the obverse of the coin. The winning design was created by US Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) artist Justin Kunz. This design highlights the strength the game demands from its players in addition to the diverse range of athletes who play this game. In the illustration, three players reach above their heads to grab the basketball in midair. There is an additional intelligent design of a basketball hoop drawn up from the net-like background and border of the coin. The combination of the hoop background with the players hints that the players are about to score.

AIP artist Donna Weaver designed the reverse. This illustration shows a basketball about to fall into a hoop. Inscriptions are featured on the coin with information on the face value, country, artist initials, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. 

Coin Specifications:

• Limited Mintage of 50,000
• Limited Edition NGC Basketball Label
• Made from .90 fine gold with a weight of 8.359 grams 
• Graded NGC MS 70 with FDOI Designation
• Face value of $5 USD
• Surcharge of $35 authorized by US Mint to fund an endowment for the Hall of Fame
• Coin will be dome-shaped
• Obverse: Justin Kunz design of three players reaching for a basketball. Inscriptions: "LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, and “2020” along with the W mintmark and the initials of the artist.
• Reverse: Displays Donna Weaver’s design of a basketball about to pass through a hoop. Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, and “FIVE DOLLARS”.

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary today with your purchase of this impeccable 2020 W $5 Gold Basketball Hall of Fame Coin NGC MS 70 FDOI (Basketball Label). Before you complete your purchase, take a look at our other sports collectibles including the US Mint Olympics Commemorative Coins. When you buy from Bullion Exchanges, your purchase will be securely packaged and delivered to your address. If you have any questions about our products, please reach out to our professional customer service team who is always happy to help.