1 Dollar Kon-Tiki
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 LRD = USD 0.0052 |
| Currency | Dollar (1943-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KON-TIKI EXPEDITION
KON-TIKI
-1947·$1·1997-
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Kon-Tiki dollar coin from Liberia features a unique design that showcases the Kon-Tiki, a raft used by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl in 1947 to cross the Pacific Ocean from South America to the Polynesian islands. The coin's design includes an image of the raft and its crew, as well as the map of the Pacific Ocean and the constellation of the Southern Cross. This coin is a fascinating piece of numismatic history, and its unique design makes it a standout among other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Kon-Tiki) 1997 coin.
