25 Dollars - Leonard I U.S. AIM-9 "Sidewinder" Guided Missile
1991 year| Silver | 31.1341 g | 38.95 mm |
| Issuer | Hutt River |
|---|---|
| Prince | Leonard I (1970-2017) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 25 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1974-2020) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.1341 g |
| Diameter | 38.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Reeded and smooth section and with lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DESERT STORM
V
IN GOD WE
TRUST
LIBERTY
HR
1991
Edge
Reeded and smooth section and with lettering
Lettering: .999 SILVER
Interesting fact
The AIM-9 Sidewinder missile featured on the coin was a significant advancement in missile technology, being the first infrared-guided missile to be used by the US military. It was designed to track and destroy enemy aircraft and had a range of up to 10 miles. The missile's distinctive name "Sidewinder" refers to the way it maneuvers in flight, following the heat emitted by its target.