© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
100 Vatu
| Nickel brass | 9.55 g | 23.9 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1988-2008 |
| Value | 100 Vatu (100 VUV) |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.55 g |
| Diameter | 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Three coconuts saplings.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100
VATU
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Main feature of the Coat of Arms: A Melanesian (native warrior) armed with a spear, standing before a mountain; behind him a boar's tusk and two leaves of the namele (coconut palm).Interesting fact
The 100 Vatu coin from Vanuatu features a unique design that reflects the country's rich culture and history. On the obverse side, the coin features a portrait of a traditional Vanuatu warrior, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Vanuatu village scene. This design was created by the Vanuatu artist, M. de L. R. M. Smith, and it has been a distinctive feature of the coin since its introduction in 1988.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Vatu 1988-2008 coin.
