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50 Dollars First Man-made Satellite
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#72655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
SPUTNIK WITH ORBITS OVER EARTH & VALUE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIRST MAN-MADE SATELLITE-1957
50
FIFTY
DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is part of a 26 coin series commemorating space explorationInteresting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, which was launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. The coin's design features an image of the satellite on one side and the Marshall Islands' coat of arms on the other.
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 Man-made Satellite) 1989 coin.
