10 Vatu Coconut Crab
| Nickel plated steel | 3.64 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2015-2022 |
| Value | 10 Vatu 10 VUV = USD 0.08 |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 3.64 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
An image of a Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) in front of a bar with a diamond pattern overlay.
Value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
VATU
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 2011 the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu ceased to issue 1 and 2 vatu coins, which had become infrequently used due to inflation. Prices in Vanuatu stores are now rounded to the nearest 5 vatu.Of the coins dated 2015, 3,500,000 were minted in 2015, 2,600,000 were minted in 2016, 992,000 were minted in 2017, 992,000 were minted in 2018, 992,000 were minted in 2019, and 2,481,000 were minted in 2020.
Interesting fact
The Coconut Crab coin was designed by artist Joanna Dewfall and features a unique shape, with a rounded edge that resembles a coconut shell. The coin's design also includes a depiction of a coconut crab, which is a species native to Vanuatu and is considered a delicacy in the country. The coin's unique shape and design make it stand out from other coins in circulation, and it has become a popular collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12601000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 1488000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 993000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Vatu (Coconut Crab) 2015-2022 coin.
