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50 Vatu – Vanuatu

Non-circulating coins

Vanuatu

Context

Year: 2005

Issuer: Vanuatu

Period:

Republic

(since 1980)

Currency:

Vatu

(since 1982)

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 28.54 g

Silver weight: 26.40 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #38

Numista: #203561

Value

Exchange value: 50 VUV

Bullion value: $76.35

Obverse

Description:

Vanuatu's arms depict a Melanesian warrior before a curved boar's tooth, a scroll reading "LONG GOD YUMI STANAP," and the date.

Inscription:

RIPABLIK 2005 BLONG

LONG GOD YUMI STANAP

VANUATU

Translation:

In God We Stand
Vanuatu

Script: Latin

Language: Bislama

Reverse

Description:

Sailing ship left, stylized compass right.

Inscription:

HISTORY OF SEAFARING

PEDRO FERNANDEZ DE QUIRÓS

50 VATU

Translation:

HISTORY OF SEAFARING

PEDRO FERNANDEZ DE QUIROS

50 VATU

Script: Latin

Languages: Bislama, English

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2005	—	—	Proof

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50 Vatu

2003