Dominican Republic - 5 Pesos 1997, 50th Anniversary of Central Bank

Country: Dominican Republic, Fourth Republic (1966-Date)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1997
Value: 5 Pesos (5 DOP)
Currency: Peso oro (1937-date)
Metal: Bimetallic: stainless steel centre in brass ring
Weight: 6 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: XF/AU
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 88, Schön# 118

Commemorative issue:
50th Anniversary of Central Bank.

Obverse:
The Dominican Republic Coat of Arms to the right of value.

Lettering:
· REPUBLICA DOMINICANA ·
5 PESOS
· 1997 ·

Translation:
Dominican Republic
5 Pesos
1997

Reverse:
Portrait of Francisco del Rosario Sanchez facing forward.

Lettering:
· 50 ANIVERSARIO BANCO CENTRAL · 1947-1997 ·
SANCHEZ

Translation:
50th Anniversary of the Central Bank 1947-1997
Sanchez

Edge:
Segmented (5 milled, 5 smooth).

Comments:
Francisco del Rosario Sánchez (March 9, 1817 – July 4, 1861) was a politician, national hero and founding father of the Dominican Republic.

Reference : KM# 88, Schön# 118

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Collection : South & Central America coins