Obverse © MYEACKLE (CC BY)
Obverse © MYEACKLE (CC BY)
50 Dollars First Probe Beyond the Solar System
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#72669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
PROBE IN OUTER SPACE SHOWING ORBITS OF PLANETS
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIRST PROBE BEYOND THE SOLAR SYSTEM-1983
50
FIFTY
DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is part of a 26 coin series depicting space explorationInteresting fact
The 1989 Marshall Islands' "First Probe Beyond the Solar System" silver coin features an error in its design. The reverse side of the coin depicts the space probe Voyager 1, which had been launched in 1977 and was still operational at the time the coin was minted. However, the coin's design mistakenly shows Voyager 1 with a large, glowing red light at its center, which is not an accurate representation of the probe's actual appearance. Despite this error, the coin remains a unique and interesting collectible for space enthusiasts.
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 Probe Beyond the Solar System) 1989 coin.
