Product Description:
MetalStacks is proud to present the 5 oz version of one of Golden State Mint's most beloved patriotic designs — the "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave" copper round, now in an impressive five-troy-ounce format that commands attention in any stack or display. The obverse presents a bold, large-format waving American flag filling the entire field in rich textured relief — stars and stripes rendered with the kind of detail that only a larger planchet allows. The reverse delivers the same stirring tribute as the 1 oz version, now scaled up and even more impactful: military silhouettes standing guard behind the words that define their service. Five ounces of .999 fine copper, a design worthy of the men and women it honors, and enough heft to make a statement on any shelf or in any safe. Whether you're building a serious copper stack, gifting a veteran, or simply upgrading from the 1 oz to the big brother, this round is the one.
Highlights:
- 5 troy oz of .999 fine copper — Golden State Mint
- Obverse: Full-field waving American flag in bold textured relief — "FIVE OUNCES .999 FINE COPPER / GOLDEN STATE MINT"
- Reverse: Silhouettes of American military soldiers — "PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM / HOME of the Free / BECAUSE of the BRAVE"
- Full star border on reverse — patriotic design at impressive scale
- Beautifully struck with sharp detail and warm copper luster
- Significantly more copper weight and visual impact than the 1 oz version
- An ideal centerpiece gift for veterans, active military, and patriotic collectors
Round Information:
- Type: Copper Bullion Round
- Mint: Golden State Mint
- Weight: 5 Troy Oz
- Purity: .999 Fine Copper
- Obverse: American Flag / "FIVE OUNCES .999 FINE COPPER / GOLDEN STATE MINT"
- Reverse: Military Silhouettes / "PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM / HOME of the Free / BECAUSE of the BRAVE"
Design Details:
Obverse: The front of this five-ounce round is dominated entirely by a large-format waving American flag — stars and stripes filling the full field in deeply struck textured relief, the fabric of the flag rendered in fine crosshatching that catches the light beautifully across the round's generous surface. At this scale, the design takes on a presence that the 1 oz version simply cannot match — this is a round that you feel the weight of before you even look at it. "FIVE OUNCES .999 FINE COPPER" arcs across the top, and "GOLDEN STATE MINT" anchors the bottom.
Reverse: The back delivers the full "Home of the Free" tribute at commanding scale. Four silhouettes of American military servicemembers — armed and ready, representing the branches of the U.S. military — fill the center field. "HOME of the Free" appears in bold mixed lettering at right, with "BECAUSE of the BRAVE" struck across a ribbon banner at the bottom in capital letters. "PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM" arcs along the inner border. A full ring of stars frames the outer border — more stars, more impact, at five ounces of copper.
Historical Significance & Tribute:
"Home of the free, because of the brave" draws from the closing lines of The Star-Spangled Banner — Francis Scott Key's poem written on the morning of September 14, 1814, after watching the British bombardment of Fort McHenry through the night and seeing the American flag still flying at dawn. The phrase captures a truth about American freedom that has been proven in every generation: it is not self-sustaining. It is defended, at cost, by men and women who choose service over safety.
Golden State Mint has been one of America's premier private minting operations since 1974, producing bullion rounds and bars of consistently high quality for over five decades. Their copper rounds — particularly in the larger 5 oz format — are among the most impressive privately minted copper pieces available to today's stacker, combining serious metal weight with designs that carry genuine meaning.
Five ounces of copper is not a trivial piece. It is a substantial, satisfying chunk of .999 fine metal that sits heavy in the hand and looks impressive in any display. For the stacker who wants real weight behind a patriotic tribute, this is the round that delivers both.
For additional details or collector inquiries, please contact MetalStacks at (561) 529-3001 or support@metalstacks.com.
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