50 Vatu – Vanuatu

Non-circulating coins

Vanuatu

Context

Year: 1994

Issuer: Vanuatu

Period:

Republic

(since 1980)

Currency:

Vatu

(since 1982)

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 31.47 g

Silver weight: 31.47 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #21

Numista: #333402

Value

Exchange value: 50 VUV

Bullion value: $91.28

Obverse

Description:

Vanuatu coat of arms with a Melanesian warrior, a boar's tooth, and the motto "LONG GOD YUMI STANAP". Value above.

Inscription:

RIPABLIK 1994 BLONG

LONG GOD YUMI STANAP

VANUATU

Translation:

In God We Stand
Vanuatu

Script: Latin

Language: Bislama

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of French explorer Louis de Bougainville, with a globe, sailing ship, and map book.

Inscription:

DE BOUGAINVILLE 1729-1811

50 VATU

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1994	—	10,000	Proof

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