100 Vatu
2015 year| Aluminium-zinc-bronze | 6.84 g | 23.25 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 100 Vatu 100 VUV = USD 0.84 |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium-zinc-bronze |
| Weight | 6.84 g |
| Diameter | 23.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Nation’s Parliament House, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 100 VATU
Edge
Plain
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 total mintage, 3,200,000 were minted in 2015, 2,100,000 were minted in 2016, 875,000 were minted in 2017, 625,000 were minted in 2018, 625,000 were minted in 2019, and 1,500,400 were minted in 2020.
Interesting fact
The 100 Vatu coin from Vanuatu features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, it features a traditional Vanuatuan warrior's mask, while on the other side, it depicts a picture of a local fruit, the "Ni-Vanuatu," which is a staple food in the country. This design was chosen to represent the country's rich cultural history and its connection to the land and its people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5725400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Vatu 2015 coin.
