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1 Dollar Santa Maria
| Issuer | Palau |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Diameter | 11 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coat of arms of the Republic of Palau, depicting a traditional Palauan scene within a shield-shaped escutcheon, with the motto RAINBOWS END inscribed on a scroll at the base of the arms. A frigate bird in flight appears above the shield. The circular legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU runs along the upper rim, flanked by decorative stars, while the denomination 1$ is positioned in the lower field beneath the arms. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed rendering of the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus's flagship carrack, depicted under full sail upon stylized waves, occupying the central field. The rigging, multiple masts, and square-rigged sails are rendered with fine engraved detail. The legend SANTA MARIA arcs along the lower left rim and CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS along the upper right rim. The commemorative dates 1506 and 2006, marking the 500th anniversary of Columbus's death, are inscribed in the exergue along the lower rim. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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