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1 Dollar Lionfish, Gold Proof Issue
| Issuer | Republic of Palau |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a mermaid figure facing left, her upper body bare and her lower body rendered as a scaled fish tail curling toward the base of the coin. Behind her rises the detailed hull and rigging of a tall sailing ship, its latticed structure occupying the right portion of the field. The denomination '1$' appears in the lower left field. The curved legend 'REPUBLIC OF PALAU' arcs along the upper rim, with the date '2002' positioned to the right, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central field features a finely detailed lionfish (Pterois) depicted in profile amid a coral reef environment, its characteristic fan-like pectoral fins and dorsal spines rendered with naturalistic precision. Surrounding the fish are stylized coral formations, sea anemones, and reef vegetation that fill the lower and lateral fields. A shark is visible in the upper background, adding depth to the underwater scene. The curved legend 'MARINE-LIFE PROTECTION' arcs along the upper rim within a beaded border, emphasizing the conservation theme of the issue. |
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