Liberia 2005 10 dollars KM-1019

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Stack's Bowers 2026 NYINC sale, lot 47956
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This specimen was lot 47956 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $85. The catalog description[1] noted, "LIBERIA. 10 Dollars, 2005. PROOF. With original case of issue and certificate of authenticity." A fragment of coal was inserted into the cavity on the hull of the Titanic on the reverse. This NCLT was accompanied by a gold 25 dollars (KM 804). These coins commemorated not the sinking but a visit to the site of the wreck by RMS Titanic Inc. Wikipedia comments, "The 2000 expedition by RMS Titanic Inc. carried out 28 dives during which over 800 artefacts were recovered, including the ship's engine telegraphs, perfume vials, and watertight door gears."

Recorded mintage: 5,000.

Specification: 25 g, 0.925 fine silver, 45 mm diameter, 0.8039 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-1019.

Sources:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.

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