You know the Marshall Islands is an archipelago forming one of the four groups of islands that make up Microbesia. You know the Islands are named after a British sea captain, John Marshall. You know some of the fiercest battles of WW2 in the Pacific happened at the Marshall Islands. You know, after the war, the United Nations directed that the United States of America administer the affairs of the Marshall Islands. History taught you that the Marshall Islands, on May 1, 1979, held its first election and Amata Kabua was voted into office becoming the first leader of the new government. Further into that history lesson you learned that on October 1, 1986 the United States of America informed the UN that the Marshall Islands were to be recognized as a separate nation (Republic of the Marshall Islands). Since you've become a numismatist you found out that the U.S. Dollar with all its multiples and fractionals (paper and metal) is the circulation currency of the republic. Also, as a coin collector, you know the Marshall Islands has, at various times, authorized the minting of commemorative coins to suppliment the revenue of the islands' government. The commemoratives were produced by three different mints, all private. Those mints being: Medallic Art Company (M mint mark). Roger Williams Mint, Rhode Island (R mint mark). Sunshine Mining Company Mint, Idaho (S mint mark). The commemoratives are produced only for coin collecters and are not released into circulation. They are composed of Copper-nickle and measure 38.4mm (crown-sized). Since the Marshall Islands were so important to the U.S.'s war campaign in the Pacific it gives me great pleasure to acquaint you with a series of their commemorative coin production titled TO THE HEROES The production of these coins began in 1990. Most commemorate the 50th anniversary of the heroic events they celebrate thus they bear two dates on them. Not all of the commemorative coins struck honor the heroes of the battles in the Pacific, but some pay tribute to the European Theater while others refer to more recent conflicts. All coins are also available in $10 brass and $50 silver (same designs): All $5 photos courtesy of Don's World Coin Gallery unless noted otherwise. All coins feature the motto, Jepilpilin ke Ejukaan (Marshallese: "Accomplishment Through Joint Effort" Our first $5 denomination gives tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain: MARSHALL ISLANDS 1990-M 5 DOLLARS - HEROES TO THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN Our next $5 commemorative minted in 1991 salutes the heroes of Pearl Harbor: MARSHALL ISLANDS 1991-M 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF PEARL HARBOR This commemorative $5 honors the heroes of Desert Storm: MARSHALL ISLANDS 1991-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF DESERT STORM The first bombing raid on tokyo, under the command of Doolittle, occurred in 1942 so it is appropriate for this $5 commemorative to be minted 50 years later celebrating that historic event: MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - AIR RAID ON TOKYO Who could converse about the fierce battles of WW2 in the Pacific without mentioning Corregidor? Would the Marshall Islands issue a coin saluting the heroes of Corregidor? You bet! MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF CORREGIDOR Who would mention Midway and not think about the Japanese Air Craft Carrier, the Akagi? Well, let me tell you. "No one!" Here's a tribute to the heroes of Midway complete with the carrier (Akagi) on it: MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF MIDWAY This coin was minted in 1993 and commemorates the Heroes of the North Atlantic: MARSHALL ISLANDS 1993-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC Now this commemorative features a marine in firing position, a battleship and overhead fighter planes as it reveres the heroes who suffered so much at the taking of Guadalcanal: MARSHALL ISLANDS 1993-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF GUADALCANAL No coin collection of the Pacific Campaign of WW2 would be complete without a coin bearing the words, "Heroes of the Philippines" or in noting General MacArthur kept his promise This post agrees with that concept, so I take great pleasure in presenting this 1994 $5 to your scrutiny featuring MacArthur and his staff: MARSHALL ISLANDS 1994- 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF THE PHILIPPINES Commemoratives were struck honoring the Heroes of the Battle of the Bulge, but I couldn't find a photo. What more fittingly could a tribute to our war heroes be than to remember what our brave troops accomplished at the beaches of Normandy on that day code-named D-Day? MARSHALL ISLANDS 1994 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF D-DAY If you want to see some of the $10 brass coins click this next link, find MARSHALL ISLANDS within the left menu, click right menu , click on any brass coin listing you wish to see: Did you enjoy this post? Clinker
I love the Marshall islands coins. Some more interesting factoids. The Marshall islands were a German colonial possesion. they were given to japan after WW1. The Marshall Islands (Bikini) was the site of the biggest American test of the Hydrogen Bombs. Here are 2 that Clinker missed... :smile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk-CI8WD4zc
Hey KoinJester: Thanks for reading and commenting. When I read comments, such as yours, I feel like doing more research to find another article to share... Clinker
Hey all. My grandmother handed me a Marshall Island $50 The Heroes of Desert Storm Coin yesterday. I've been trying to figure out if they are infact worth anything? If ya'll could help me out I would greatly appreciate it.
Reviving an old thread... did the Marshall Islands ever produce a WWII coin that commemorated the Gilbert & Marshall Islands campaign? Specifically, is there a silver coin? I checked my 2011 Standard Catalog from 1901 to 2000 and there's no coin that I could find. That book shows all of the other campaigns, but it seems odd to me that they didn't commemorate their own involvement in the war. Does anyone know? Thanks in advance!
I have a 10$ coin heroes of the raid on Tokyo. Could not find any info on eBay or google on how much it was worth. Only 5$ coins are listed. Any idea?
Here's some info on your coin. eBay is a good place to gauge prices. https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide...s-10-dollars-km-85-1992-cuid-34339-duid-99585
This is a 'necro' that's allowed and most encouraged. Clinker was a most notable member here, God rest him. We always loved his posts, and a chance to revisit them, is nothing less than extraordinary.
I have the Heroes of the Battle of Britain still in the plastic. I love the coins and appreciate your post.
