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5 Vatu Canoe
| Copper plated steel | 2.82 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2015-2022 |
| Value | 5 Vatu 5 VUV = USD 0.042 |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 2.82 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Traditional outrigger canoe and the value to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 VATU
Engraver: Aleksandra Stokic
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 coins dated 2015, 2,000,000 were minted in 2015, 1,600,000 were minted in 2016, 960,000 were minted in 2017, 640,000 were minted in 2018, 640,000 were minted in 2019, and 7,010,000 were minted in 2020. Coins dated 2018 were minted in 2021.
Interesting fact
The 5 Vatu coin from Vanuatu features a unique design of a traditional canoe, which reflects the country's rich maritime history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12850000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | 1205000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 1920000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 1280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Vatu (Canoe) 2015-2022 coin.
