50 Dollars First Landing on Mars

Issuer	Republic of the Marshall Islands
Year	1989
Type	Non-circulating coin
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Reverse description	The reverse depicts a detailed rendering of the Viking lander spacecraft resting on the Martian surface in the lower field, with its dish antenna, solar panels, and instrument boom clearly delineated in high relief. A satellite is shown in orbit in the upper right field against a star-filled sky rendered in mirror proof finish. The curved legend FIRST LANDING ON MARS - 1976 arcs prominently along the upper periphery. To the right, the denomination 50 FIFTY DOLLARS is inscribed in a stylized numeral and text format. The overall composition conveys a sense of depth and scientific achievement through fine engraving and polished proof surfaces.
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