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50 Dollars Common Dolphin
| Issuer | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Reverse description | Two short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) are depicted in dynamic relief against a detailed seascape, one leaping above the waterline and one swimming below amid stylized waves and aquatic scenery. The design captures the naturalistic forms of the animals with fine engraving detail. The legend 'COMMON DOLPHIN' arcs along the upper periphery. The denomination '50 DOLLARS' is inscribed in the lower field, with the date '1993' below along the bottom of the coin. |
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| Reverse lettering | COMMON DOLPHIN 50 DOLLARS 1993 |
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The Marshall Islands' prolific commemorative program in the early 1990s drew frequent criticism from serious collectors — pieces were struck in large quantities and marketed aggressively through mail-order channels rather than through traditional numismatic distribution. The common dolphin issues from this period were aimed squarely at the thematic collector market, where marine subject matter commanded reliable demand regardless of numismatic merit.
Legal tender status is nominal; the RMI has used the U.S. dollar since 1944 and no $50 coin ever circulated.