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5 Dollars Mars
| Issuer | Central Bank of Barbados |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#164 |
| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Barbados centrally positioned on the spherical field, rendered in antique finish against the red-sprayed silver surface. The arms feature a shield bearing a bearded fig tree flanked by a dolphin and a pelican as supporters, with a crossed tridents device above and the national motto 'PRIDE AND INDUSTRY' on a scroll in the exergue. The legend 'BARBADOS' arcs along the upper portion of the sphere, with the date '20 21' flanking the arms at the mid-field. The denomination '5 DOLLARS' appears in the lower legend, while the specifications '1 oz Ag 999' are inscribed at the lower left of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly realistic depiction of the planet Mars, rendered across the entire spherical surface of the coin. The red colour spray finish faithfully evokes the characteristic rust-red hue of the Martian surface, with darker tonal variations suggesting craters, volcanic formations, and topographical features including what appears to be a large impact crater or volcanic caldera prominently positioned near the centre of the visible hemisphere. The overall sculptural and chromatic treatment creates a compelling three-dimensional illusion of the planet's surface texture, enhancing the immersive planetary theme of the issue. |
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