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1 Dollar Rhino Beetle
| Issuer | Republic of Palau |
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| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of the Republic of Palau at centre, depicting a traditional scene with a figure holding a trident, a sea turtle, and two attendant figures within a shield-shaped escutcheon framed by a wreath. A traditional Palauan outrigger canoe appears above the shield. Eight five-pointed stars are arranged around the inner field. The curved legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU arcs along the upper rim, while the inscription RAINBOW'S END appears within the lower portion of the shield. The denomination 1$ is inscribed in the lower field beneath the coat of arms. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF PALAU RAINBOW'S END 1$ |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a highly detailed, naturalistic relief depiction of a rhinoceros beetle (Dynastinae) in profile, facing right, occupying the central field. The insect's characteristic cephalic horn, pronotal horn, segmented legs, and elytra are rendered with fine engraving detail. The curved legend THE LITTLE FIVE arcs along the upper rim, with the date 2006 inscribed immediately below it in the upper field. The inscription RHINO BEETLE curves along the lower rim, completing the design. |
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