5 Dollars USS Fanning and USS Nicholson
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.4 mm |
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1986-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#195018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
USS Fanning and USS Nicholson
Script: Latin
Lettering:
USS FANNING USS NICHOLSON
5
DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The USS Fanning and USS Nicholson coin is a unique collector's item, as it commemorates the two US Navy ships that were grounded on the reefs of the Marshall Islands during World War II. The coin's design features an image of both ships, along with the American flag and the Marshallese flag, symbolizing the friendship between the two nations.
