5 Dollars (Discoverer of Kiribati) 1996 front 5 Dollars (Discoverer of Kiribati) 1996 back
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5 Dollars Discoverer of Kiribati

1996 year
Silver (.925) 31.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiribati
Period
Republic (1979-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
5 Dollars
Currency
Dollar (1979-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.47 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#44739
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Captain John Byron looking through telescope with sailing ship in background & value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DISCOVERER OF KIRIBATI
5 DOLLARS

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 5 Dollar (Discoverer of Kiribati) 1996 coin from Kiribati is a unique piece, as it features a portrait of Captain James Cook, who is credited with the discovery of the island nation in 1765.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  15000 - - - - - -

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