© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
5 Dollars Berlin Airlift
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 29 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 LRD = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Dollar (1943-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#163167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50th anniversary Berlin airlift
USAF
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Berlin Airlift coin from Liberia features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the historic Berlin Airlift, which took place from 1948 to 1949. The coin's design includes an image of a cargo plane, symbolizing the critical role that air transport played in the success of the Berlin Airlift. The coin's obverse side features the Liberian coat of arms, while the reverse side depicts a map of Berlin and the years 1948-1949, further highlighting the significance of the event being commemorated.
