10 Dollars Gorch Fock
2003 year| Silver (.999) | 25 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 LRD = USD 0.05 |
| Currency | Dollar (1943-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#69898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 DOLLARS GORCH FOCK
2003
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2003 Liberia 10 Dollars (Gorch Fock) silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Gorch Fock, a famous German poet and writer who was born in 1880 and died in 1916. Fock was known for his contributions to German literature and his works are still widely read and studied today. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a traditional Liberian village, complete with thatched roof huts and a large tree in the center. The coin's design serves as a nod to Liberia's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the wider world through literature and art.
