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| Issuer | Liberia |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The central field features the Coat of Arms of Liberia, depicting a sailing ship approaching shore beneath a palm tree and a rising sun, with a dove in flight above and a plow and shovel in the lower portion of the shield. A ribbon banner above the shield bears the national motto THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE, and a second ribbon below carries the legend REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA. The date 1997 is divided by the shield to left and right, and the denomination 5 DOLLARS appears in the exergue. The circular legend REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA runs along the upper rim, with a beaded border encircling the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely detailed portrait scene of Princess Diana seated with a young child, both figures facing one another in three-quarter view. Diana, depicted with her characteristic short layered hair and draped attire, leans attentively toward the child who holds an open book, evoking her role as educator and humanitarian. The inscription 1961 • DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES • 1997 arcs along the upper periphery, with the birth and memorial years flanking the legend. The subtitle YOUNG TEACHER is inscribed along the lower rim within the beaded border, referencing the commemorative theme of this memorial issue. |
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| Reverse lettering | 1961 • DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES • 1997 YOUNG TEACHER |
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