10 Vatu Papilio weymeri

Issuer	Reserve Bank of Vanuatu
Year	2006
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Weight	31.1 g
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Obverse description	The obverse features the national coat of arms of Vanuatu at centre, depicting a traditionally dressed Melanesian warrior standing before a boar's tusk and two crossed fern fronds, encircled by a decorative ring. A ribbon below the central device bears the national motto legend LONG GOD YUMI STANAP in raised lettering. The legend RIPABLIK BLONG is inscribed along the left and right periphery respectively, with VANUATU appearing along the lower rim in bold raised lettering. The date 2006 is prominently placed in the upper field above the arms, all set against a deeply mirrored proof field.
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Reverse description	The reverse presents a vivid full-colour depiction of the butterfly Papilio weymeri, shown with wings fully spread in dorsal view, occupying the majority of the coin's field. The wings display a striking colourisation featuring deep crimson and burnt orange across the upper wings with bold yellow striations, transitioning to brilliant blue scalloped markings along the lower hindwing margins accented with yellow and red detailing. A beaded inner border frames the design. The scientific name PAPILIO WEYMERI is inscribed in italic lettering along the upper arc, and the denomination 10 VATU appears in raised lettering at the lower field.
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