$5 banknote, 1 ounce of copper

$5 Banknote 1 oz Copper is a medal inspired by the famous $5 Silver Certificate from 1899, one of the most recognizable and highly regarded American banknotes. The iconic design depicting the chief of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe has attracted collectors for years with its majestic character. The 1 oz .999 fine copper round faithfully reproduces the iconography of the original, preserving its historical style and rich symbolism.

The banknote known as the “Chief” is considered one of the most beautiful designs in the history of U.S. currency. Its popularity means that commemorative medals based on this artwork enjoy strong interest, especially among those building thematic collections devoted to historic U.S. banknotes. The precise rendering of details makes the medal well suited for both collecting and decorative uses.

Obverse: Chief Running Antelope is shown at the center in a full feathered headdress, in accordance with the historical banknote design. On the left appears a large Roman numeral “V” with the word “FIVE” set within it, and the digits “5” on either side. Above the portrait is the inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and at the bottom “SILVER CERTIFICATE.”

Reverse: The dominant element is the Roman numeral “V,” surrounded by text taken from the original reverse referring to the legal status of the banknote. Below is the inscription “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and at the top the metal purity “1 OZ .999 FINE COPPER.”