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5 Dollars Fernando Magellan
| Issuer | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the coat of arms of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, featuring a spread-winged frigatebird displayed above stylized latte stones, with a garland of flowers encircling a five-pointed star at the top. Radiating lines fill the field behind the central motif, lending a dynamic, sunburst-like effect. A border of small five-pointed stars runs along the inner rim. The legend COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin letters, while the denomination 5 DOLLARS appears in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | Central design portrays two full-rigged square-sail galleons of the early sixteenth century underway on a choppy sea, rendered in fine detail with multiple masts, billowing sails, and rigging; a small landing party is visible at lower left, and seabirds fly in the upper field. The mirror-like proof field provides strong contrast against the frosted devices. The legend DISCOVERED BY FERNAO DE MAGALHAES arcs along the upper left periphery, followed by the discovery date 6.3.1521 along the right. The issue year 2004 appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | DISCOVERED BY FERNAO DE MAGALHAES 6.3.1521 2004 |
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