© Adam Humphris
© Adam Humphris
50 Dollars Heros of the Philippines
1994 year| Silver (.999) | - | 38.71 mm |
| Issuer | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 50 Dollars (50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Diameter | 38.71 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#151471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
General Douglas MacArthur and Philippine President-in-exile Sergio Osmena wading ashore at Leyte Island from the USS Nashville landing craft.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO. THE . HEROS. OF . THE . PHILIPPINES
R
FIFTY DOLLARS
1944 . 1994
Interesting fact
The 1994 $50 Heroes of the Philippines non-circulating coin from the Marshall Islands, made of .999 silver, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. The obverse side of the coin showcases a portrait of Lapu-Lapu, a Philippine warrior who is credited with the death of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, in the Battle of Mactan in 1521. The reverse side of the coin features a map of the Philippines, along with the coin's denomination and the year of issue. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a fascinating collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
