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5 Dollars U.S. Space Shuttle - Discovery
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Thickness | 3 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the national coat of arms of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, featuring a frigatebird with outstretched wings centrally placed, flanked by traditional Marshallese motifs including a canoe sail, palm trees, and a fishing net, with crossed navigational sticks and a radiant sun above. A decorative chain border frames the entire design. The denomination '$5' appears to the left and the date '1988' to the right, both within the chain border. The upper legend reads 'REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS' and the lower legend carries the national motto 'JEPILPILIN KE EJUKAAN', with a scroll at the base inscribed 'SEAL'. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS $5 1988 JEPILPILIN KE EJUKAAN (Translation: Accomplishment Through Joint Effort) |
| Reverse description | A dynamic depiction of Space Shuttle Discovery at the moment of launch, rising vertically from the launch pad amid billowing exhaust clouds and flames. Eleven radiating rays emanate from behind the orbiter, and seven stars are arranged to the left of the shuttle. The numeral '5' and the words 'FIVE DOLLARS' appear to the right, superimposed over the composition. The surrounding legend reads 'LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY' with the date '1988' and the mint mark 'M' completing the inscription around the periphery. |
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