5 Dollars (Year of the Ox) 1997 front 5 Dollars (Year of the Ox) 1997 back
5 Dollars (Year of the Ox) 1997 photo
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5 Dollars Year of the Ox

1997 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Marshall Islands
Period
Republic (1979-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
5 Dollars (5&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1986-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#44750
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Stylized Ox

Lettering:
1997
FIVE DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Dollar Year of the Ox coin from the Marshall Islands, made of copper-nickel in 1997, features an ox on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Marshall Islands' coat of arms, which includes a traditional Marshallese stick chart used for navigation. This design represents the island's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the natural world.