5 Dollars - Leonard I Silent Service
1991 year| Nickel silver (Copper-nickel-zinc) | 24 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Hutt River |
|---|---|
| Prince | Leonard I (1970-2017) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 5 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1974-2020) |
| Composition | Nickel silver (Copper-nickel-zinc) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.72 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Submarine
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DESERT STORM
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
1991
Engraver: Hal Reed
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Hutt River 5 Dollars - Leonard I (Silent Service) 1991 coin is unique in that it was issued by the Hutt River Province, a small micronation located in Western Australia, which declared independence from Australia in 1970. Despite not being recognized as a sovereign state by any country, the Hutt River Province has issued its own currency, stamps, and coins, making it a fascinating example of a non-traditional currency.
