As written by the U. The Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 111-232).
According to the law, the designs shall be emblematic of the War of 1812, particularly the Battle of Baltimore that formed the basis for the lyrics of The Star Spangled Banner. The obverse (heads side) design of the 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Gold Five-Dollar Coin is emblematic of the theme The Battles at Sea During the War of 1812. IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY.
The reverse (tails) design is emblematic of the theme "The Star-Spangled Banner" (the song). It depicts the first words of the Star-Spangled Banner anthem. O say can you see. In Francis Scott Key's handwriting against a backdrop of 15 stars and 15 stripes, representing the Star-Spangled Banner flag.