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1 Dollar Pope Benedict XVI
| Issuer | Republic of Palau |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the shield-shaped coat of arms of the Republic of Palau prominently centered in the field, depicting a traditional figure of Neptune holding a trident alongside a mermaid, set against an ocean scene with aquatic flora. A traditional Palauan sailing canoe appears above the shield. The circular legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU arcs along the upper periphery, flanked by small five-pointed stars, while the series title RAINBOW'S END is inscribed at the base of the shield. The denomination 1$ appears in the lower field beneath the escutcheon. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a full-color photographic portrait of Pope Benedict XVI facing slightly left, wearing his white papal vestments and a gold pectoral cross. To the upper left of the portrait, the papal coat of arms of Benedict XVI is rendered in color, featuring the characteristic Marian shield and papal tiara. The circular legend 80 YEARS OF VATICAN CITY STATE arcs along the upper periphery, with the dates 1929 and 2009 flanking the lower sides of the field. The inscription BENEDICT PP. XVI is engraved along the lower margin, all set against a dark toned background. |
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| Mintage | 2009 - Proof |
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