10 Vatu (Ornithoptera paradisea) 2006 front 10 Vatu (Ornithoptera paradisea) 2006 back
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10 Vatu Ornithoptera paradisea

2006 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 31.1 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date)
Period
Republic (1980-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
10 Vatu 10 VUV = USD 0.08
Currency
Vatu (1982-date)
Composition
Silver plated copper-nickel
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#142695
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Multicolor butterfly, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Ornithoptera Paradisea
CCC
10 VATU

Interesting fact

The 10 Vatu coin from Vanuatu features the image of a bird, specifically the Ornithoptera paradisea, also known as the Bird of Paradise. This bird is a symbol of prosperity and good luck in many cultures, making the coin a unique and interesting collectible.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Vatu (Ornithoptera paradisea) 2006 coin.