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20 Dollars A4 'Mallard' 4468
| Issuer | Liberia |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Value | 20 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | The central field features the coat of arms of Liberia, depicting a shield bearing a sailing ship at sea, a palm tree, and a rising sun, supported by two doves and surmounted by a scroll, with a dove above. The date '2002' is divided across the lower field, flanking the shield. The outer legend 'REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA' arcs along the upper rim, while the motto 'THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE' curves along the inner legend. A second inscription 'REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA' appears along the lower rim, and the coin's border is defined by a prominent reeded edge with an inner beaded circle. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE 2002 REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA |
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The LNER Class A4 4468 *Mallard* holds the authenticated world speed record for steam traction — 126 mph on Stainable Bank, July 3, 1938 — a record that has never been broken. Liberia's early-2000s transport commemorative program produced dozens of thematic silver issues like this one, largely destined for the collector market rather than any Liberian circulation, a common arrangement that kept the issuer's mint costs low while licensing recognizable subjects.