5 Dollars (German South West Africa; Trial) 1999 front 5 Dollars (German South West Africa; Trial) 1999 back
5 Dollars (German South West Africa; Trial) 1999 photo
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5 Dollars German South West Africa; Trial

1999 year
Palladium - -
Description
Issuer
Palau
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1999
Value
5 Dollars (5&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar of the United States (1992-date)
Composition
Palladium
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#311561
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Colonial arms and trooper on camel

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEUTSCH SÜDWESTAFRIKA

Translation: German Southwest Africa

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Dollars (German South West Africa; Trial) 1999 from Palau made of Palladium is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It features the portrait of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck on the obverse and the German eagle on the reverse. The coin's design was inspired by the German colonial era in South West Africa, now known as Namibia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  7 - - - - - -

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