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1 Dollar Leopard Tortoise
| Issuer | Republic of Palau |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Weight | 0.5 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the national coat of arms of Palau centrally displayed within a shield, depicting a traditional scene with a figure holding a trident, accompanied by seated figures and marine elements, all within a decorative wreath border. Above the shield, a small figure paddling a traditional outrigger canoe is rendered in relief. Eight five-pointed stars flank the shield at left and right. The circular legend 'REPUBLIC OF PALAU' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '1$' appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF PALAU RAINBOW'S END 1$ |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely detailed, high-relief depiction of a Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) viewed from a three-quarter perspective, its characteristic domed carapace with bold geometric scute patterning rendered with great naturalistic precision. The tortoise's head and forelimbs are visible at right. The curved legend 'THE LITTLE FIVE' arcs along the upper periphery, with the date '2006' inscribed below it in the upper field. The species name 'LEOPARD TORTOISE' curves along the lower periphery, all within a reeded border. |
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