5 Dollars Space Shuttle Columbia
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1986-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#194946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Space Shuttle Columbia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLUMBIA
1996
5
DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Space Shuttle Columbia's historic mission, which was the first shuttle mission to launch and land at night. The coin's design features an image of the Space Shuttle Columbia in space, along with the Marshall Islands' coat of arms and the inscription "Space Shuttle Columbia 1996." This coin is a unique and collectible item for space enthusiasts and numismatists alike.
