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20 Vatu Louis XIV
2015 year| Gold (.999) | 0.50 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 20 Vatu 20 VUV = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Sun, symbol of the king. A portrait of Louis XIV.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOUIS XIV
20 VATU
Au999
Translation: Gold .999
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Vatu (Louis XIV) 2015 coin from Vanuatu is a unique and interesting coin due to its unique design. The coin features an image of King Louis XIV of France, who ruled from 1643 to 1715, on one side, and the Vanuatu coat of arms on the other. This design choice is interesting because Vanuatu was never a French colony, and the inclusion of Louis XIV's image on the coin is a nod to the country's historical ties to France. Additionally, the coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
