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1 Dollar Ulysses Butterfly
| Issuer | Palau |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Composition | Copper-nickel |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Palau occupies the central field, depicting a traditional bai (meeting house) above waves, flanked by a figure of a sea god holding a trident and a mermaid, with a frigate bird and outrigger canoe surmounting the shield. Eight five-pointed stars are arranged around the rim, flanking two curved ornamental lines in the lower field. The circular legend 'REPUBLIC OF PALAU' arcs along the upper rim, the series inscription 'RAINBOW'S END' appears below the shield, and the denomination '1 $' is inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF PALAU RAINBOW'S END 1 $ |
| Reverse description | A full-spread specimen of the Ulysses butterfly (Papilio ulysses), also known as the Blue Emperor, is depicted in vivid full-color application against a brushed, concave field. The wings are rendered in brilliant iridescent blue with black borders and markings, faithful to the species' natural coloration. The curved legend 'PACIFIC WILDLIFE' arcs along the upper rim, with the date '2008' inscribed centrally below it. The reverse field is set within a raised polished border ring, creating a domed presentation that enhances the visual depth of the colored butterfly motif. |
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