5 Dollars 1997, Chinese Zodiac - Year of the Pig [Liberia]

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5 Dollars 1997, Chinese Zodiac - Year of the Pig [Liberia]
  • Country: Liberia
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 13 g
  • Name: Chinese Zodiac - Year of the Pig
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Designation: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 5 dollars
  • Currency unit: Dollar
  • Orientation: Medallic
  • Summary: KM# 362
  • Diameter: 31.5 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, a pig facing left. Below it is the Chinese character for 'Pig'. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right are listed the years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, and 2007, separated by triangles. Along the lower edge is the inscription: '$5' - five dollars.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, an image of the seated Goddess of Liberty with a sheaf of ears in her right hand. To her left, a rising sun; to her right, three flags with five-pointed stars; behind the flags, a globe of the Earth with the English inscription: 'LIBERTY'. Below, at the feet of the goddess in a shaped frame, the mint year 1997. Below the image of Liberty is a three-line inscription in English: 'LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE', which translates to: 'Love of liberty brought us here'. In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the name of the country, the Republic of Liberia, in English: 'REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA'. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.

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