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10 Vatu Seahorse
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
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| Reverse description | A vivid full-color depiction of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp.) rendered in naturalistic tones of orange and brown, shown in profile against a lush underwater background of green seagrass and coral. The colorized central motif is set within an inner beaded border against a dark field. The legend MARINE LIFE PROTECTION arcs along the upper periphery, with the denomination 10 VATU inscribed along the lower border in raised Latin letters. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Vanuatu's coinage program has been relatively stable since independence in 1980, with the Reserve Bank issuing collector-focused pieces alongside circulation currency. The 10 vatu denomination has appeared in multiple formats over the decades, but this 2006 issue — heavy for its face value and clearly non-circulating in intent — was part of a broader Pacific-region trend toward wildlife-themed numismatic pieces aimed squarely at the international collector market.