Republic of the Marshall Islands 1988 Space Shuttle Discovery Commemorative C

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Republic of the Marshall Islands 1988 Space Shuttle Discovery Commemorative Coin and Booklet
Limited edition commemorative coin and multi-page booklet discussing the mission, the crew, and the coin. The coin commemorates the space shuttle flight on September 29, 1988, 11:37am from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The coin is uncirculated and sealed in a plastic holder.  The paper booklet is like new.
Coin Obverse:
Marshall Islands national arms, denomination left, date right.
Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
   1988
jEPILPILIN KE EJUKAAN
(translation: Accomplishment Through Joint Effort)
Coin Reverse:
Space shuttle taking off, with smoke. Eleven rays behind, with seven stars at left. FIVE DOLLARS vlaue on right superimposed with large numeral 5. Lettering around outside, followed by date.
Lettering: LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY . 1988
More scarce 'M' mint mark under the 'D' in DOLLARS
Coin edge: reeded
Metal: copper-nickel
Weight: 29.5 grams
Diameter: 1.5" (3.88cm)
Thickness: 3mm