See full images — free registration
Continue with Google — it's free or register with email

50 Dollars First Flyby of Saturn

Issuer Republic of the Marshall Islands
Year 1989
Type Log in to see details
Value Log in to see details
Currency Log in to see details
Composition Log in to see details
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter Log in to see details
Thickness Log in to see details
Shape Log in to see details
Technique Log in to see details
Orientation Log in to see details
Engraver(s) Log in to see details
In circulation to Log in to see details
Reference(s) Log in to see details
Obverse description Log in to see details
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Log in to see details
Reverse description The reverse depicts the Pioneer 11 spacecraft in detailed relief, shown in close flyby of Saturn against a star-filled field, with the planet's distinctive rings prominently rendered in the lower left. The spacecraft is portrayed with its large parabolic dish antenna, extended booms, and scientific instruments accurately detailed. The curved legend FIRST FLYBY OF SATURN - 1979 arcs along the upper periphery, commemorating the historic date of the actual flyby event. The denomination 50 FIFTY DOLLARS appears in the right field. A small engraver's mark is visible in the lower left area of the field.
Reverse script Log in to see details
Reverse lettering FIRST FLYBY OF SATURN 1979 50 FIFTY DOLLARS
Edge Log in to see details
Mint Log in to see details
Mintage Log in to see details
Additional information Log in to see details