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10 Vatu Cologne Cathedral
| Issuer | Vanuatu (1980-date) |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Weight | 0.5 g |
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| Obverse lettering | 2014 RIPABLIK BLONG VANUATU LONG GOD YUMI STANAP (Translation: Republic of Vanuatu In God we stand) |
| Reverse description | A detailed three-quarter perspective view of the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) occupies the central field, rendered with fine architectural detail highlighting the Gothic twin spires, nave, and buttressed walls of this UNESCO World Heritage landmark. A dotted inner border frames the central design. The legend 'WONDERS OF THE WORLD' arcs across the upper periphery, while 'COLOGNE CATHEDRAL' curves along the lower border; the denomination '10 VATU' appears in the exergue below the cathedral. |
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Vanuatu has no historical or economic connection to Cologne Cathedral — this is a bullion novelty struck under the Pacific island nation's name purely for the collector market. Such issues exploit the low cost of sovereign mint licensing in smaller jurisdictions. At 0.5 g of 14-karat gold, the intrinsic metal value is minimal; the piece exists entirely as a souvenir vehicle.