20 Vatu
| Nickel plated steel | 5.47 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2015-2022 |
| Value | 20 Vatu 20 VUV = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 5.47 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
A gathering of tradition village leaders (or jifs) in front of a geometrically patterned band.
Value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 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 total mintage, 3,035,000 were minted in 2015, 2,565,000 were minted in 2016, 999,000 were minted in 2017, 666,000 were minted in 2018, 666,000 were minted in 2019, and 2,333,000 were minted in 2020.
Interesting fact
The 20 Vatu coin from Vanuatu features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin features a traditional Vanuatuan warrior's mask, while the other side features the national emblem of Vanuatu, which includes a pig's tusk and a fern leaf. The coin's design was created by the Vanuatuan artist, Richard Shing, and it was introduced in 2015 as part of a new series of coins that showcase the country's cultural and natural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10264000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Vatu 2015-2022 coin.
