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50 Dollars Elvis Presley
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#302 |
| Obverse description | The national seal of the Republic of the Marshall Islands occupies the central field, surrounded by a decorative chain border. The seal depicts a traditional Marshallese stick chart (rebbelib) at center, flanked by cultural symbols including a canoe, coconut palms, and a radiant sun above crossed oars, with the word SEAL inscribed on a ribbon at the base. The legend REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS arcs along the upper periphery, while the Marshallese national motto JEPILPILIN KE EJUKAAN curves along the lower border. The denomination $50 appears to the left and the date 1996 to the right within the chain border. |
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| Reverse description | A high-relief portrait bust of Elvis Presley facing slightly left dominates the central field, rendered in a realistic sculptural style capturing his distinctive pompadour hairstyle and strong facial features. The legend ELVIS PRESLEY arcs in bold lettering along the upper periphery. The date 1996 is inscribed in the left field, while the denomination FIVE DOLLARS appears in two lines to the right of the portrait. A small trademark (TM) symbol is present in the lower right field. |
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The Marshall Islands began issuing commemorative dollars under a 1988 act that authorized essentially unlimited commemorative coinage, a decision driven entirely by revenue generation rather than any domestic monetary need. The program became notorious among collectors for its volume and its targets — American pop culture figures with guaranteed name recognition and ready buyers in the souvenir market.
This piece has no meaningful connection to the Marshall Islands beyond the legal framework that permitted its production.