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5 Dollars Magalhaes
| Issuer | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a large three-masted sailing ship, rendered in fine detail with full sails set and rigging visible, riding ocean waves in the field. Small figures appear in a boat in the lower foreground, with birds in flight above. A curved legend along the left and upper border reads 'DISCOVERED BY FERNAO DE MAGALHAES 6.3.1521', commemorating Magellan's discovery of the Mariana Islands on March 6, 1521 during his circumnavigation expedition that departed Seville on August 10, 1519. The date '2004' appears in the lower exergue beneath the ship. The design is executed in proof-quality relief with a polished field. |
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| Reverse description | Central device features a heraldic eagle displayed, surmounted by the flag of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The encircling legend along the upper border reads 'COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS', while the denomination '5 DOLLARS' is inscribed in the lower portion of the field. The design reflects the official territorial symbolism of the issuing authority. |
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| Reverse lettering | COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS 5 DOLLARS |
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