50 Vatu
| Nickel plated steel | 9.19 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2015-2022 |
| Value | 50 Vatu 50 VUV = USD 0.42 |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 9.19 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Background: Geometric Design
Foreground: Kava Plant and Coconut Sapling.
Value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50 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.Kava plant (Binomial Name: Piper methysticum) and Coconut sapling (Binomial Name: Cocos nucifera)
Of the total mintage, 1,800,000 were minted in 2015, 1,600,000 were minted in 2016, 999,000 were minted in 2017, and 200,000 were minted in 2019.
Interesting fact
The 50 Vatu coin from Vanuatu features a unique design that showcases the country's rich culture and history. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Vanuatuan warrior, while the other side features 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 heritage and its connection to the land and its people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Vatu 2015-2022 coin.
