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5 Dollars Nantan Meteorite
2006 yearSilver (.925) | 25 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | Palau |
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Period | Republic (1992-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2006 |
Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
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 |
Numista | N#19965 |
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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 |
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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.