Charles Snowden Coins

5 Dollars (Prince Charles) – Kiribati

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th Birthday of Prince Charles

Kiribati

Context

Year: 1998

Issuer: Kiribati

Period:

Republic

(since 1979)

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1979)

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 31.47 g

Silver weight: 29.11 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #50

Numista: #86766

Value

Bullion value: $83.31

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms with date.

Inscription:

TE MAURI TE RAOI AO TE TABOMOA

KIRIBATI 1998

Translation:

May there be peace, good health, and prosperity.

Script: Latin

Language: Gilbertese

Reverse

Description:

Prince Charles bust in circle, denomination beneath.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER

PRINCE CHARLES 50TH BIRTHDAY

5 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Designer: David Cornell

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1998	—	20,000	Proof

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