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5 Dollars Austria
| Issuer | Northern Mariana Islands (United States) |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Weight | 1.24 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coat of arms of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, depicting a latte stone and a garland of flowers encircling a star, all supported by a spread-winged American eagle rendered in high relief. The circular legend 'COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS' runs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '5 DOLLARS' appears in the lower field. The design is executed in a bold, medallic style with a polished proof finish. |
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| Mintage | 2004 - Proof |
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The Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth since 1978, issues collector coinage under licensing arrangements that have no bearing on the territory's actual circulating currency — residents use U.S. Federal Reserve notes. These small-format gold pieces were produced for the international collector market, a practice common among Pacific island jurisdictions with limited economic leverage but recognized issuing authority.
At 1.24 g of .999 fine gold, the piece contains roughly 1/40 troy ounce — a format calibrated to a low entry price point rather than any historical monetary unit.