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€ | 1,04$ |
| 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:
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
50 dollars (Elvis Presley)
5 dollars (Elvis Presley)
10 dollars (Elvis Presley)
5 dollars (To the Heroes of the Battle of Britain)
10 dollars (Discovery)
5 dollars (20th Anniversary of the First Man on the Moon)
1 dollar (Free Association Agreement)
5 dollars (Shuttle Discovery)
5 dollars (Desert Storm Heroes)
10 dollars (Lion)
10 dollars (Apostle Santiago "The Greater".)
10 dollars (Apostle Santiago "The Lesser".)
10 dollars (Apostle Bartholomew)
10 dollars (Apostle Paul)
5 dólares (Curtiss P-40)
10 dollars (Apostle Matthew)
10 dollars (Atlantis)
5 dollars (First Man on the Moon)
10 dollars (Endeavor)
50 dollars (Heroes of the Philippines)
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