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5 Dollars U.S. Space Shuttle - Discovery
1988 year| Copper-nickel | 29.5 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1986-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 29.5 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Space shuttle taking off, with smoke. Eleven rays behind, with seven stars on left, value on right superimposed with 5 numeral. Lettering around outside, followed by date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY · 1988
5 FIVE DOLLARS
M
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The M is a mint mark - found under the 'D' in Dollars
Interesting fact
The U.S. Space Shuttle - Discovery coin from Marshall Islands features an error in its design. The coin's reverse side shows the Space Shuttle Discovery, but it is depicted with the wrong number of solid rocket boosters. The coin has only two solid rocket boosters, whereas the actual Space Shuttle Discovery had three. This error makes the coin unique and highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 756000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 M | 431000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (U.S. Space Shuttle - Discovery) 1988 coin.
