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1 Dollar Lionfish
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 26.8 g | 37.2 mm |
| Issuer | Palau |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| 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#131749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Multicolor scene with Lionfish 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 Lionfish coin from Palau features a unique design, showcasing a lionfish, a species native to the Indo-Pacific region, but invasive in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. This coin's design aims to raise awareness about the impact of invasive species on marine ecosystems.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Lionfish) 2002 coin.
