Republic of the Marshall Islands 1991 $5 Heroes of Desert Storm Commemorative Coin

This is a legal tender commemorative five-dollar coin issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands in July 1991. The coin is composed of copper-nickel, featuring a brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish. The reverse design depicts a soaring bald eagle clutching an olive branch, surrounded by the inscription 'TO THE HEROES OF DESERT STORM,' the denomination 'FIVE DOLLARS,' and the year '1991.' The eagle's feathers are rendered with a moderate level of detail against a matte-textured field. The coin is housed in its original promotional presentation card, which provides historical context regarding the Gulf War, including the dates for 'Desert Storm Commences' (January 16, 1991) and 'President Bush Declares Victory' (February 28, 1991). The card is a tri-fold white cardstock with red and black typography. This specimen remains sealed in its original clear plastic blister pack. Condition-wise, the coin appears well-preserved with no noticeable oxidation or heavy verdigris, though the plastic outer packaging shows minor wrinkling and the cardstock exhibits light edge wear and a small yellowish spot near the top staple, likely from aging adhesive or storage. These coins were minted in high volumes by the Commonwealth Mint as collectibles for the American market.