10 Dollars Space Shuttle - Atlantis
1996 year| Brass | 21.3 g | 34.6 mm |
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 10 Dollars (10 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1986-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 21.3 g |
| Diameter | 34.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#195351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ATLANTIS
10
DOLLARS
1996
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Marshall Islands Space Shuttle-Atlantis $10 non-circulating coin is made of brass and weighs 21.3 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Space Shuttle Atlantis in orbit around the Earth, with the Marshall Islands flag displayed prominently on the shuttle's payload bay doors. This design was created to commemorate the Marshall Islands' involvement in the Space Shuttle program and to celebrate the country's passion for space exploration.
