5 Dollars (Nantan Meteorite) 2006 front 5 Dollars (Nantan Meteorite) 2006 back
5 Dollars (Nantan Meteorite) 2006 photo
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5 Dollars Nantan Meteorite

2006 year
Silver (.925) 25 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Palau
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
5 Dollars (5&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar of the United States (1992-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#19965
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Coin made with a piece of Nantan meteorite, fall down on Earth in May 1516.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NANTAN METEORITE FALL - MAY 1516
2006

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Nantan Meteorite coin is unique in that it contains a small piece of the Nantan meteorite, which fell in China in 1958. The meteorite is believed to have originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and is composed of iron and nickel. The inclusion of a genuine meteorite fragment in the coin makes it a truly distinctive and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Nantan Meteorite) 2006 coin.