50 Vatu (Nautilus Shell) 1998 front 50 Vatu (Nautilus Shell) 1998 back
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50 Vatu Nautilus Shell

1998 year
Silver (.925) 31.47 g 31.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date)
Period
Republic (1980-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
50 Vatu 50 VUV = USD 0.42
Currency
Vatu (1982-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.47 g
Diameter
31.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#50671
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

(.916) Gold-plated shell, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MILLENNIUM 2000
50 VATU

Engraver: David Cornell

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Vatu (Nautilus Shell) coin from Vanuatu is unique in that it features a nautilus shell on its reverse side, which is not a common design element in coinage.