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| Issuer | Republic of Palau |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Weight | 26 g |
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| Obverse description | The shield-shaped coat of arms of the Republic of Palau occupies the central field, depicting Neptune seated and holding a trident, accompanied by a mermaid, with a crescent moon and star above, all enclosed within a decorative floral border surmounted by a native canoe. The legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU arcs along the upper rim, flanked by six stars arranged symmetrically in the field. The series inscription RAINBOW'S END appears within the lower portion of the coat of arms, and the denomination 1 $ is inscribed at the base of the coin. |
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| Reverse description | A vivid full-colour holographic and printed depiction of Hebomoia leucippe, the Orange Albatross butterfly, is centrally positioned within a recessed, brushed field. The butterfly is rendered with naturalistic precision, displaying broad orange and black upper wings above luminous yellow-green lower wings with iridescent holographic highlights that simulate the insect's natural iridescence. The series title PACIFIC WILDLIFE arcs along the upper rim in raised serif lettering, with the date 2008 positioned centrally below it in the upper field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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