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1 Dollar Blueface Angelfish and Butterflyfish
2001 yearCopper-nickel | 26.8 g | 37.2 mm |
Issuer | Palau |
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Period | Republic (1992-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2001 |
Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
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 |
Numista | N#172050 |
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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 |
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2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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