Lot 3: Republic of the Marshall Islands 1990 Battle of Britain Five Dollars Coin
A 1990 commemorative five dollars coin issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Struck in cupro-nickel, the obverse features a portrait of a pilot in flight gear behind a Hawker Hurricane aircraft, with the circular legend TO THE HEROES OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN and the denomination FIVE DOLLARS. The lower rim is struck with the dates 1940-1990. The reverse is struck with the national seal of the Marshall Islands and the motto JEPILPILIN KE EJUKAAN. The coin is presented in its original descriptive card packaging featuring a colour illustration of a Hawker Hurricane with the serial Z865 and the nose art THE LAST OF THE MANY!. A small white adhesive price label is applied to the lower right corner of the card. The coin remains sealed within the original clear plastic film.
Condition report:
The coin is in uncirculated condition with reflective, proof-like fields and no visible contact marks or toning on the obverse. The reverse is partially obscured by the packaging but appears consistent in grade. The descriptive fold-out card shows minor edge wear and slight blunting to the corners. The original plastic film seal remains intact.
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