10 Dollars Space Shuttle - Challenger
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#195349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Space Shuttle Challenger
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHALLENGER
1996
10
DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Space Shuttle Challenger mission, which tragically exploded just 73 seconds after launch on January 28, 1986, killing all seven crew members on board. Despite the accident, the Marshall Islands still decided to release a coin to honor the mission and the bravery of the astronauts who risked their lives for the advancement of space exploration.
