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5 Dollars Millennium
| Issuer | Kiribati |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Kiribati occupies the central field, framed by stylized wave-like designs and island motifs evoking the Pacific Ocean setting of the nation. The denomination '$5' appears in the upper portion of the legend, while the date range '1997-2000' is inscribed below, referencing the Millennium commemorative theme. The entire composition is contained within the flat edge of the half-circle flan, with the curved border bearing the country name 'KIRIBATI'. The design is executed in proof finish with sharp relief against a mirrored field. |
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| Obverse lettering | KIRIBATI $5 1997-2000 |
| Reverse description | A dove in flight is depicted in high relief at the center of the half-circle field, its wings outstretched as it soars to the right, symbolizing peace for the new Millennium. Stylized concentric wave-like lines radiate across the field, lending a dynamic, modern artistic quality to the design. The legend 'GUERRA PAZ ВОЙНА-МИР' arcs around the upper curved border, presenting the words for 'War' and 'Peace' in Spanish and Russian respectively, underlining the coin's universal peace theme. The flat straight edge of the half-circle flan forms the lower boundary of the design. |
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