1 Dollar Independence

Reverse

Paper nautilus between coral with moon in the background/

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDEPENDENCE OCTOBER 1994

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The nautilus is a cephalopod (cuttlefish and octopus family) that lives in a shell, exclusively in the eastern Pacific.
It was very abundant in the Secondary Era, and is frequently found as a fossil in many regions, notably in the Jura Mountains (Jurassic period).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Le nautile est un céphalopode (famille des seiches et des pieuvres) qui vit dans une coquille, uniquement dans le Pacifique est.
Il fut très abondant à l'ère secondaire; on le trouve fréquemment à l'état de fossiles dans de nombreuses régions et notamment dans le Jura (époque jurassique).

Interesting fact

The 1994 Palau Independence $1 coin features a unique design that showcases the island nation's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Palauan traditional sailing canoe, known as the "Tara", which was used by the indigenous people for fishing and transportation. The reverse side features a stunning image of a manta ray, a majestic creature that can be found in the waters surrounding Palau. The coin's design not only highlights the country's natural beauty but also its cultural heritage, making it a sought-after collectible for coin enthusiasts.

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