50 Dollars First American in Earth Orbit
1989 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 50 Dollars (50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#72648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Spaceship in Lunar Orbit over world map
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIRST AMERICAN IN EARTH ORBIT-1962
Comment
This coin is part of a collection of 26 coins commemorating space explorationInteresting fact
The 1989 Marshall Islands First American in Earth Orbit silver coin features an error in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of astronaut John Glenn, who was the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962. However, the coin's reverse side incorrectly states that the event occurred in 1969, which was actually the year that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. This error makes the coin a unique and interesting collector's item for those interested in space exploration and numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars (First American in Earth Orbit) 1989 coin.
