1 Dollar (Blueface Angelfish and Butterflyfish) 2001 front 1 Dollar (Blueface Angelfish and Butterflyfish) 2001 back
1 Dollar (Blueface Angelfish and Butterflyfish) 2001 photo
© Essor Prof

1 Dollar Blueface Angelfish and Butterflyfish

2001 year
Copper-nickel 26.8 g 37.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Palau
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
1 Dollar (1&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar of the United States (1992-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
26.8 g
Diameter
37.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#172050
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Multicolor scene with Blueface Angelfish, also known as Yellowface Angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon) and Butterflyfish swimming around coral.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARINE-LIFE PROTECTION

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Palau commemorative series “Marine Life Protection” is one of the longest running color coin series in the world. With the first coin issued in 1992 (“Year Of Marine Life Protection”) the series has seen many releases to date featuring tropical marine creatures and exotic mermaid and neptune designs that changed each year.

Interesting fact

The Blueface Angelfish and Butterflyfish coin from Palau features a unique design that showcases the beauty of the underwater world. The coin's obverse side features the Blueface Angelfish, a species of angelfish known for its vibrant blue color, while the reverse side features the Butterflyfish, a species of fish known for its striking patterns and colors. This coin is a great example of how coins can be used as a medium for artistic expression and a way to celebrate the natural world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Blueface Angelfish and Butterflyfish) 2001 coin.