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1 Dollar Pope Pius IX
| Issuer | Republic of Palau |
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| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Palau at center, depicting a traditional shield with a seated sea god holding a trident flanked by a mermaid figure, set against a decorative border with floral elements and the inscription RAINBOW'S END in the lower portion of the shield. A frigate bird in flight appears above the shield. The legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU arcs along the upper periphery, flanked by six five-pointed stars evenly distributed around the field. The denomination 1$ is inscribed in the lower field below the arms. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed architectural scene depicting Pope Pius IX presiding over the First Vatican Council of 1870, set within a grand basilica staircase with figures of clergy and faithful gathered on the steps. A kneeling figure before a crucifix is prominently rendered in the lower foreground, while ecclesiastical dignitaries flank the scene on tiered steps. The name PIUS IX appears in the exergue on a raised panel. The surrounding legend reads 1929 · 80 YEARS OF VATICAN CITY STATE · 2009 · CLOSING OF THE FIRST VATICAN COUNCIL 1870 along the upper periphery, with THE ROMAN QUESTION 1861-1929 inscribed along the lower border. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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