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50 Dollars First Flyby of Saturn
| Issuer | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
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| Year | 1989 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the Pioneer 11 spacecraft in detailed relief, shown in close flyby of Saturn against a star-filled field, with the planet's distinctive rings prominently rendered in the lower left. The spacecraft is portrayed with its large parabolic dish antenna, extended booms, and scientific instruments accurately detailed. The curved legend FIRST FLYBY OF SATURN - 1979 arcs along the upper periphery, commemorating the historic date of the actual flyby event. The denomination 50 FIFTY DOLLARS appears in the right field. A small engraver's mark is visible in the lower left area of the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The Voyager 2 spacecraft made its closest approach to Saturn on August 26, 1981, returning data that fundamentally revised understanding of the ring system's complexity. This Marshall Islands issue followed nearly a decade later, part of an aggressive commemorative program the RMI launched after gaining independence in 1986 — a program that generated significant revenue from collectors but drew criticism for coins with little connection to the issuing nation's own history.
The .999 fine specification places this among the earlier RMI silver issues before the program expanded further into base-metal commemoratives.