American Samoa 5 dollars America Cup Yachting Ship PR69 PCGS silver coin 1988

The 1988 American Samoa 5 Dollars silver coin celebrates one of the most prestigious sporting competitions in the world – the America’s Cup yacht race. Struck in brilliant proof quality, this coin vividly captures the spirit of sailing and maritime tradition. On the obverse, two sleek racing yachts with full sails dominate the scene, inscribed with “US-55” and accompanied by the official America’s Cup ’88 emblem, framed by a rope-style border symbolizing nautical heritage. The reverse presents a striking depiction of the legendary America’s Cup trophy, a Victorian-era silver ewer regarded as the oldest international sports prize, surrounded by the inscription “AMERICAN SAMOA – 17 APRIL 1900 – SAMOA MUAMUA LE ATUA” and the year 1988 below. Certified PCGS PR69DCAM, the coin demonstrates near-perfect preservation, brilliant mirror-like fields, and frosted reliefs. Struck in silver, it belongs to the commemorative series honoring global sporting events. A rare piece with powerful visual appeal, it is an essential treasure for collectors of sailing history, sporting heritage, and certified world coins.
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