50 Vatu (New Bank Building) 2009 front 50 Vatu (New Bank Building) 2009 back
50 Vatu (New Bank Building) 2009 photo
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50 Vatu New Bank Building

2009 year
Silver clad copper-nickel 12 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date)
Period
Republic (1980-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
50 Vatu 50 VUV = USD 0.42
Currency
Vatu (1982-date)
Composition
Silver clad copper-nickel
Weight
12 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#238471
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Building of the Reserve Bank 1981 — 1989

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTRAL BANK BLONG VANUATU
1981 - 1989
VATU 50

Comment

This coin was sold inside a set of three coins to commemorate the opening of the new building of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu

Interesting fact

The 50 Vatu coin from Vanuatu features a unique design, showcasing the country's new bank building. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. The coin is made of silver-clad copper-nickel and weighs 12 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece for collectors.