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5 Dollars Year of the Rat
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 13 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 LRD = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Dollar (1943-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#97277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Two rats and pumpkin.
Lettering:
·1936·1948·1960·1972·1984·1996·2008·
鼠
5$
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1997 Liberian Year of the Rat coin is a unique collector's item because it features a rare design error. The coin was minted with an incorrect rat design, which was meant to be featured on a different coin in the series. Instead of featuring the usual rat design, the coin depicts a mouse. This error has made the coin particularly sought after by collectors, and it's now considered a rare and valuable piece in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Year of the Rat) 1997 coin.
