Mariana Islands Coins
The Northern Mariana Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States, use the U.S. dollar as their official currency. This monetary situation reflects the close political and economic relationship between the islands and the continental United States.
Monetary History
Prior to the adoption of the U.S. dollar, the Mariana Islands had a diverse monetary history. During the period of Spanish colonization, Spanish coins were used. Later, under German and Japanese rule, the German mark and Japanese yen circulated, respectively. After World War II, the U.S. administration introduced the dollar, which has remained the official currency ever since.
Numismatics in the Mariana Islands
Although the Mariana Islands does not issue its own currency, there have been commemorative issues related to the archipelago. In 2009, as part of the U.S. Territories Quarter Dollar series, a special coin was minted for the Northern Mariana Islands. This coin features on its reverse a limpet, a traditional sailing ship and two latte stones, important symbols of Chamorro culture, along with the inscription "E Pluribus Unum" and the islands' motto, "Olomwaay."
| Country | Mariana Islands |
| Flag | |
| Coin | United States dollar (USD) |
| 1€ | 1,05$ |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Capital city | Saipán |
| ISO2 | MP |
| ISO3 | MNP |
| Catalogued coins | 43 |
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📌 Some countries such as Mariana Islands have adopted the $USD as their official currency. The coins shown may be earlier or belong to special series editions.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Mariana Islands coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
5 dollars (World War II)
5 dollars (Pope John Paul II)
5 dollars (Vatican City)
1 dollar (Freedom Tower)
5 dollars (Ireland)
5 dollars (Monaco)
1 dollar (Deep water fish)
5 dollars (Otto I - King of Bavaria)
1 dollar (German colony 1899-1918)
5 dollars (Finland)
5 dollars (Belgium)
5 dollars (Pearls of the sea)
5 dollars (Otto von Bismarck)
1 dollar (Freedom Tower)
5 dollars (Italy)
5 dollars (San Marino)
5 dollars (Horst Köhler)
1 dollar (Deep water fish)
5 dollars (Albert - King of Saxony)
1 dollar (Petrus)
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