Teutoburger Münzauktion

100 Vatu – Vanuatu

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: H.M.S. Resolution

Vanuatu

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: Vanuatu

Period:

Republic

(since 1980)

Currency:

Vatu

(since 1982)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 65 mm

Weight: 155.5 g

Silver weight: 155.34 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver 5 ounces

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #34

Numista: #434601

Value

Exchange value: 100 VUV

Bullion value: $449.28

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 1996 BLONG

LONG GOD YUMI STANAP

VANUATU

Translation:

In God We Stand
Vanuatu

Script: Latin

Language: Bislama

Reverse

Description:

H.M.S. Resolution sailing ship, leftward, denomination below.

Inscription:

REVOLUTION 1772 - 1774

100 VATU

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	5,000	Proof

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