Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
TRIVIA: To The Heroes...
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Clinker, post: 1141465, member: 6229"]You know the Marshall Islands is an archipelago forming one of the four groups of islands that make up Microbesia.</p><p> </p><p>You know the Islands are named after a British sea captain, John Marshall.</p><p> </p><p>You know some of the fiercest battles of WW2 in the Pacific happened at the Marshall Islands.</p><p> </p><p>You know, after the war, the United Nations directed that the United States of America administer the affairs of the Marshall Islands.</p><p> </p><p>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. </p><p> </p><p>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).</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p><b>The commemoratives were produced by three different mints, all private. Those mints being:</b></p><p> </p><p><b>Medallic Art Company (M mint mark).</b></p><p><b>Roger Williams Mint, Rhode Island (R mint mark).</b></p><p><b>Sunshine Mining Company Mint, Idaho (S mint mark).</b></p><p> </p><p><b>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).</b></p><p> </p><p><b>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 <i>TO THE HEROES</i></b></p><p> </p><p>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):</p><p> </p><p>All $5 photos courtesy of Don's World Coin Gallery unless noted otherwise. All coins feature the motto, <b><i>Jepilpilin ke Ejukaan</i></b> (Marshallese: &quot;Accomplishment Through Joint Effort&quot<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p> </p><p>Our first $5 denomination gives tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_vs.php?image=nmc/118-18&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km18%205%20Dollars%20(1990)%20Battle%20of%20Britain&query=Marshall%20britain" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_vs.php?image=nmc/118-18&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km18%205%20Dollars%20(1990)%20Battle%20of%20Britain&query=Marshall%20britain" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1990-M 5 DOLLARS - HEROES TO THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN</b></a></p><p> </p><p> Our next $5 commemorative minted in 1991 salutes the heroes of Pearl Harbor:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z239&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km35%205%20Dollars%20(1991)%20Heroes%20of%20Pearl%20Harbour&query=Marshall%20pearl" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z239&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km35%205%20Dollars%20(1991)%20Heroes%20of%20Pearl%20Harbour&query=Marshall%20pearl" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1991-M 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF PEARL HARBOR</b></a></p><p> </p><p>This commemorative $5 honors the heroes of Desert Storm:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_vs.php?image=nmc/118-40&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km40%205%20Dollars%20(1991)%20Heroes%20of%20Desert%20Storm&query=Marshall%20storm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_vs.php?image=nmc/118-40&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km40%205%20Dollars%20(1991)%20Heroes%20of%20Desert%20Storm&query=Marshall%20storm" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1991-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF DESERT STORM</b></a></p><p> </p><p>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:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z242&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km84%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20First%20Air%20Raid%20on%20Tokyo%20-%20Doolittle&query=Marshall%20doolittle" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z242&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km84%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20First%20Air%20Raid%20on%20Tokyo%20-%20Doolittle&query=Marshall%20doolittle" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - AIR RAID ON TOKYO</b></a></p><p> </p><p>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!</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z243&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km87%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20Heroes%20of%20Corregidor&query=Marshall%20corregidor" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z243&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km87%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20Heroes%20of%20Corregidor&query=Marshall%20corregidor" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF CORREGIDOR</b></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Who would mention Midway and not think about the Japanese Air Craft Carrier, the Akagi? Well, let me tell you. &quot;No one!&quot; Here's a tribute to the heroes of Midway complete with the carrier (Akagi) on it:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z244&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km90%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20Heroes%20of%20Battle%20of%20Midway&query=Marshall%20midway" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z244&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km90%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20Heroes%20of%20Battle%20of%20Midway&query=Marshall%20midway" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF MIDWAY</b></a></p><p> </p><p> This coin was minted in 1993 and commemorates the Heroes of the North Atlantic:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z234&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km118%205%20Dollars%20(1993)%20Heroes%20of%20the%20North%20Atlantic&query=Marshall%20north%20atlantic" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z234&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km118%205%20Dollars%20(1993)%20Heroes%20of%20the%20North%20Atlantic&query=Marshall%20north%20atlantic" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1993-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC</b></a></p><p> </p><p>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:</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z235&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km121%205%20Dollars%20(1993)%20Heroes%20of%20Guadalcanal&query=Marshall%20guadalcanal" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z235&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km121%205%20Dollars%20(1993)%20Heroes%20of%20Guadalcanal&query=Marshall%20guadalcanal" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1993-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF GUADALCANAL</b></a></p><p><br /></p><p>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:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z238&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km182%205%20Dollars%20(1994)%20Heroes%20of%20the%20Philippines&query=Marshall%20philippines" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z238&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km182%205%20Dollars%20(1994)%20Heroes%20of%20the%20Philippines&query=Marshall%20philippines" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1994- 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF THE PHILIPPINES</b></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Commemoratives were struck honoring the Heroes of the Battle of the Bulge, but I couldn't find a photo.</p><p><br /></p><p>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?</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z237&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km179%205%20Dollars%20(1994)%20Heroes%20of%20D-Day&query=Marshall%20d-day" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z237&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km179%205%20Dollars%20(1994)%20Heroes%20of%20D-Day&query=Marshall%20d-day" rel="nofollow"><b>MARSHALL ISLANDS 1994 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF D-DAY</b></a></p><p><br /></p><p> 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:</p><p><br /></p><p> Did you enjoy this post?</p><p><br /></p><p>Clinker[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Clinker, post: 1141465, member: 6229"]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. [B]The commemoratives were produced by three different mints, all private. Those mints being:[/B] [B]Medallic Art Company (M mint mark).[/B] [B]Roger Williams Mint, Rhode Island (R mint mark).[/B] [B]Sunshine Mining Company Mint, Idaho (S mint mark).[/B] [B]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).[/B] [B]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 [I]TO THE HEROES[/I][/B] 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, [B][I]Jepilpilin ke Ejukaan[/I][/B] (Marshallese: "Accomplishment Through Joint Effort") Our first $5 denomination gives tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain: [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_vs.php?image=nmc/118-18&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km18%205%20Dollars%20(1990)%20Battle%20of%20Britain&query=Marshall%20britain"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1990-M 5 DOLLARS - HEROES TO THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN[/B][/URL] Our next $5 commemorative minted in 1991 salutes the heroes of Pearl Harbor: [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z239&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km35%205%20Dollars%20(1991)%20Heroes%20of%20Pearl%20Harbour&query=Marshall%20pearl"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1991-M 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF PEARL HARBOR[/B][/URL] This commemorative $5 honors the heroes of Desert Storm: [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_vs.php?image=nmc/118-40&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km40%205%20Dollars%20(1991)%20Heroes%20of%20Desert%20Storm&query=Marshall%20storm"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1991-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF DESERT STORM[/B][/URL] 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: [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z242&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km84%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20First%20Air%20Raid%20on%20Tokyo%20-%20Doolittle&query=Marshall%20doolittle"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - AIR RAID ON TOKYO[/B][/URL] 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! [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z243&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km87%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20Heroes%20of%20Corregidor&query=Marshall%20corregidor"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF CORREGIDOR[/B][/URL] 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: [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z244&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km90%205%20Dollars%20(1992)%20Heroes%20of%20Battle%20of%20Midway&query=Marshall%20midway"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1992-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF MIDWAY[/B][/URL] This coin was minted in 1993 and commemorates the Heroes of the North Atlantic: [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z234&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km118%205%20Dollars%20(1993)%20Heroes%20of%20the%20North%20Atlantic&query=Marshall%20north%20atlantic"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1993-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC[/B][/URL] 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: [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z235&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km121%205%20Dollars%20(1993)%20Heroes%20of%20Guadalcanal&query=Marshall%20guadalcanal"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1993-R 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF GUADALCANAL[/B][/URL] 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: [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z238&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km182%205%20Dollars%20(1994)%20Heroes%20of%20the%20Philippines&query=Marshall%20philippines"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1994- 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF THE PHILIPPINES[/B][/URL] 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? [URL="http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coine_zb.php?image=nmc10/z237&desc=Marshall%20Islands%20km179%205%20Dollars%20(1994)%20Heroes%20of%20D-Day&query=Marshall%20d-day"][B]MARSHALL ISLANDS 1994 5 DOLLARS - HEROES OF D-DAY[/B][/URL] 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[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
TRIVIA: To The Heroes...
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...
