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5 Dollars Mars
| Issuer | Central Bank of Barbados |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1973-date) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly realistic depiction of the planet Mars, rendered across the entire spherical surface of the coin. The red colour spray finish faithfully evokes the characteristic rust-red hue of the Martian surface, with darker tonal variations suggesting craters, volcanic formations, and topographical features including what appears to be a large impact crater or volcanic caldera prominently positioned near the centre of the visible hemisphere. The overall sculptural and chromatic treatment creates a compelling three-dimensional illusion of the planet's surface texture, enhancing the immersive planetary theme of the issue. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Barbados has issued a recurring planetary series through the Pobjoy Mint, with each release timed loosely around renewed public interest in Mars exploration — the 2021 date aligns with three simultaneous Mars missions from the UAE, China, and the United States, all of which arrived at Mars in February of that year. The colored spray application is a post-strike process, not an in-collar technique, applied after quality inspection.