| Issuer | Vanuatu (1980-date) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 10 Vatu |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 15.8 g |
| Dimensions | 28.45 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Schön#46 |
| Obverse description | The arms of Vanuatu featuring a Melanesian warrior standing in front of a curved boar`s tooth above a scroll reading `LONG GOD YUMI STANAP` and the date above. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RIPABLIK BLONG
VANUATU
1997 (Translation: Republic of Vanuatu In God we stand) |
| Reverse description | Four crowned figures. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER THE OFFICIAL CORONATION PORTRAIT 10 VATU |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - Proof - 50 000 |
| Catalog ID | 5333145340 |
| Comments |
