i was searching for info about the new penny composition starting in 2012 and found this $5 coin to honor national anthem By: Kristen Byrne September 27, 2010 A new $5 coin will be released in 2012 to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the "Star-Spangled Banner" as well as Fort McHenry in Baltimore and the War of 1812. The coin will feature designs characterizing the War of 1812, especially the Battle of Baltimore that served as the muse for Francis Scott Key as he wrote the national anthem. The secretary of the Treasury will decide on the final design selections for the coin, which will be silver and gold. - Kristen Byrne wanted to share
This coins are not for circulation, they are Commemoratives... here is more info http://news.coinupdate.com/star-spangled-banner-commemorative-coins-to-be-issued-0414/
Written 198 years before in 1814. (Set to the music of a British drinking song it became our national anthem in 1931.)
Yep & If put into circulation in 2012 it most likely will not buy enough attitude lubricant to cover the full range of the tune. Guess that is why most folks that sing it at events are professionals. BTW Conder~I just looked up your occupation.
