5 Dollars (Lion) 1997 front 5 Dollars (Lion) 1997 back
5 Dollars (Lion) 1997 photo
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5 Dollars Lion

1997 year
Copper-nickel 20.5 g 38.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Liberia
Period
Republic (1847-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
5 Dollars 5 LRD = USD 0.026
Currency
Dollar (1943-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
20.5 g
Diameter
38.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#31952
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Lion

Lettering:
LION
獅子
$5

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars (Lion) 1997 from Liberia made of Copper-nickel weighing 20.5g is that it features a unique design of a lion's head on the obverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins from Liberia. The lion is depicted in a standing position, with its mane visible and its mouth open, giving a fierce expression. This design was created by the artist, C.L. Vermeule, and it is considered a distinctive feature of this coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Lion) 1997 coin.