FREE: 1988 MARSHALL ISLANDS $5.00 SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY COMMEMORATIVE GEM UNC

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The Space Shuttle Discovery $5.00 Commemorative Coin was issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the precise date of the Discovery's launch. This cupro-nickel coin is legal tender of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and symbol of the warm regard the Discovery's launch inspired around the world. The obverse of the coin shows the Discovery at the moment of liftoff, and bears seven stars to commemorate the seven U.S. astronauts who died aboard the Challenger. The reverse of the coin bears the official seal of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Marshall Islands, most famous for its role as a U.S. staging area during World War II, was granted complete independence by the U.S. in 1986. Gem Uncirculated. Comes in Airtite Coin Holder.