10 Vatu Ornithoptera Paradisea

Obverse description	The national arms of Vanuatu are displayed centrally, featuring a Melanesian warrior in traditional dress standing before a curved boar's tusk symbol. The country name VANUATU and the date 2006 appear in the upper field, while the motto legend LONG GOD YUMI STANAP is inscribed on a scroll at the base of the arms. The legend RIPABLIK BLONG VANUATU arcs around the design in the upper field. The composition is rendered in a classic heraldic style within a plain field.
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Obverse lettering	2006 RIPABLIK BLONG LONG GOD YUMI STANAP VANUATU (Translation: Republic of Vanuatu In God we stand)
Reverse description	A full-color applied depiction of the Paradise Birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera paradisea) is centrally positioned, its wings spread to display the characteristic iridescent green and black upper forewings and vivid yellow and black hindwings, with a yellow abdomen. A beaded inner border encircles the design field. The scientific name ORNITHOPTERA PARADISEA arcs along the upper legend in italic lettering, while the denomination 10 VATU is inscribed in the lower field. A small engraver's monogram is visible to the lower right of the butterfly.
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