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Marshall Islands Coins

The Marshall Islands currently uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency. This Pacific archipelago has an interesting monetary and numismatic history that reflects its colonial past and later independence.

Monetary History

Prior to adopting the U.S. dollar, the Marshall Islands used a variety of currencies throughout its history. During the German colonial period (1885-1914), the German mark circulated. Later, under Japanese rule (1914-1944), the yen was used. After World War II, when the islands became a trust territory of the United States, the U.S. dollar was introduced and has remained the official currency ever since.

Numismatics in the Marshall Islands

Although the Marshall Islands does not issue its own currency for general circulation, the country has produced commemorative coins since its independence in 1986. These pieces, minted primarily for collectors, often commemorate significant historical events or highlight the region's rich marine biodiversity. An important milestone in Marshallese numismatics was the 1989 issuance of a series of coins commemorating the 10th anniversary of its incorporation, which included silver and gold pieces with designs depicting cultural and natural elements of the islands.

Country Marshall Islands
Flag
Coin United States dollar (USD)
1€ 1,05$
Continent Oceania
Capital city Majuro
ISO2 MH
ISO3 MHL
Catalogued coins 32

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📌 Some countries such as Marshall Islands have adopted the $USD as their official currency. The coins shown may be earlier or belong to special series editions.

It is now part of the United States coins.

The most valuable coins

The most valuable Marshall Islands coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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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.

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Coin Catalog

1 dollar (Free Association Agreement)

FO#9452 KM#2
Year: 1986
Weight: 31,10 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 38,75 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dollars (Shuttle Discovery)

FO#9373 KM#6
Year: 1988
Weight: 29,50 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dollars (20th Anniversary of the First Man on the Moon)

FO#4804 KM#13
Price: 8,09€
Year: 1989
Weight: 28,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dollars (To the Heroes of the Battle of Britain)

FO#13051 KM#18
Year: 1990
Weight: 28,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 39,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dólares (To the heroes of Pearl Harbor)

FO#20908 KM#35
Year: 1991
Weight: 28,20 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dollars (Desert Storm Heroes)

FO#19748 KM#40
Year: 1991
Weight: 28,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 39,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dólares (Curtiss P-40)

FO#20909 KM#49
Year: 1991
Weight: 28,30 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,90 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dollars (Elvis Presley)

FO#9437 KM#124
Year: 1993
Weight: 28,40 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,71 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (Elvis Presley)

FO#9439 KM#129
Year: 1993
Weight:
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,60 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 dollars (Elvis Presley)

FO#9440 KM#130
Year: 1993
Weight: 31,11 g
Composition: Silver (0,999)
Diameter: 38,71 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dollars (First Man on the Moon)

FO#16403 KM#151
Year: 1994
Weight: 28,44 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 37,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 dollars (Heroes of the Philippines)

FO#9436 KM#184
Year: 1994
Weight: 31,10 g
Composition: Silver (0,999)
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (F-4 Phantom II)

FO#23672 KM#233
Price: 20,06€
Year: 1995
Weight: 21,30 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,60 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (Challenger)

FO#9443 KM#336
Year: 1996
Weight: 21,50 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (Discovery)

FO#9444 KM#337
Year: 1996
Weight: 21,50 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (Atlantis)

FO#9445 KM#338
Year: 1996
Weight: 21,50 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (Endeavor)

FO#9449 KM#339
Year: 1996
Weight: 21,50 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (Lion)

FO#9442 KM#347
Year: 1996
Weight: 21,50 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (Apostle Andrew)

FO#9360 KM#381
Year: 1997
Weight: 21,50 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 dollars (Apostle Bartholomew)

FO#9361 KM#382
Year: 1997
Weight: 21,50 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 34,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

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