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5 Dollars Year of the Ox
1997 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1986-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| 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.