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Obverse Design
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Legend curving along the upper edge of the coin says "JOINT TASK FORCE SOUTH".
Legend along the bottom edge of the coin says "WELL DONE!".
The center of the coin is blank, and this is where the recipient's name could be
inscribed. The coin has a smooth plain raised edge,
and a plain and smooth background.
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Reverse Design
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Legend along the upper edge of the coin says
". OPERATION JUST CAUSE .".
Legend along the bottom edge of the coin says
"20 DECEMBER 1989 - 31 JANUARY 1990". In the center is an outline of the
country of Panama, with an American flag above the map and a Panamanian flag
below the map.
The coin has a smooth plain raised edge,
and a plain and smooth background.
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Edge
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The edge of the coin is inscribed "DKP 601-833-6891", which are the initials
and phone number of the designer/manufacturer of this challenge coin.
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Metal
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Unknown metal with a bronze finish.
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Weight
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Unknown.
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Size and Shape
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Round, 39 mm in diameter.
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Dates Issued
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1990; sometime between February and August.
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Issuer
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Master Sergeant Michael Tsung.
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Mintage
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250
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Rarity
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Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Designed and manufactured by Don K. Phillips of
Phillips Military Surplus
in Brookhaven, MS.
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Source
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Nicolas Liakopulos collection.
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Varieties
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None known.
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Historical Note
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The order was placed with Don K. Phillips by Master Sergeant Michael
Tsung, for an initial quantity of 250. The original idea behind the coin
was to allow Phillips to sell the coins to anyone who was interested in
purchasing. For that reason MSgt Tsung made them generic in design.
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