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1 Dollar Marine Life Protection
| Issuer | Bank of Namibia |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Diameter | 37.0 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Republic of Namibia is centrally displayed, featuring the oryx and African fish eagle supporters, a shield, and decorative elements in the traditional heraldic arrangement. The legend REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA arcs along the upper periphery, while the date 1998 appears in the lower field. The national motto UNITY LIBERTY JUSTICE is inscribed on a scroll beneath the shield. The design is executed in crisp relief against a flat field, framed by a beaded border. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Namibia's marine protection coinage emerged from the country's post-independence effort to assert jurisdiction over one of the most productive fishing zones in the southern Atlantic — the Benguela Current system, which supports enormous anchovy and pilchard stocks that had been heavily exploited by foreign fleets under South African administration. The 1998 issue was part of a broader commemorative circulation program rather than a purpose-struck collector piece, which is why copper-nickel was chosen over silver despite the conservation subject matter.