Marshall Islands 50 dollars SAR 520 Class Trains Railways proof silver coin 1996

This 1996 Marshall Islands 50 Dollars proof silver coin celebrates the SAR 520 Class, a distinctive streamlined steam locomotive associated with South African railway history. The reverse presents locomotive No. 520 from a dramatic three-quarter angle, emphasizing its streamlined front casing, headlamp, pilot, long boiler, chimney, smoke deflectors, cylinders, large driving wheels, connecting rods, cab and tender. The locomotive travels along railway tracks beneath a broad, textured plume of smoke. Fine mechanical details highlight the engineering character of the design, while FIFTY DOLLARS, SAR 520 CLASS and 1996 identify the denomination, locomotive and year. The obverse displays the Marshall Islands seal with a central winged figure, radiant sun, palm tree, vegetation, traditional island symbols, sailing canoe, ocean waves and geometric forms, surrounded by a decorative chain border. Combining steam technology, South African railway heritage and proof silver craftsmanship, this impressive issue is an attractive addition to transport and world coin collections.

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