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© giubs (CC BY-NC)
10 Vatu Bastille Day
2014 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 10 Vatu 10 VUV = USD 0.08 |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#89664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Scene taken from the painting by Delacroix "Liberty leading the people", value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRISE DE LA BASTILLE
10 VATU
Au999
Translation: Capture of the Bastille
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting to note that the painting by Delacroix is related to the July 1830 revolution, not 1789!Interesting fact
The 10 Vatu (Bastille Day) 2014 coin from Vanuatu is made of gold (.999) and weighs 0.5 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item.
