1 Dollar (Moorish Idol) 2001 front 1 Dollar (Moorish Idol) 2001 back
1 Dollar (Moorish Idol) 2001 photo
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1 Dollar Moorish Idol

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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#172051
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Multicolor scene with Moorish Idol swimming above 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 Moorish Idol coin from Palau features a unique design that showcases the country's rich marine life, with an image of a Moorish idol fish on the obverse side and a stylized wave pattern on the reverse.

Price

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

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