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20 Dollars Sound Barrier
| Issuer | Republic of Palau |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Weight | 155.5 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a dramatic high-relief depiction of a supersonic jet aircraft rendered in a head-on perspective, its swept delta wings extending nearly to the coin's inner border, set against a textured field suggestive of turbulent clouds and condensation vapor. At upper center, the national arms of the Republic of Palau appear within a raised circular cartouche, accompanied by the legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU arching above and the inscription RAINBOW'S END below the shield. The denomination 20$ is inscribed beneath the arms. The curved peripheral legend BEYOND SOUND arcs boldly across the upper field in large raised letters, framed by a reeded border. An inset element at the center of the aircraft's fuselage adds three-dimensional depth to the composition. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a bold high-relief rendition of a supersonic fighter jet in a dynamic three-quarter frontal view, emerging from a swirling bank of clouds rendered in matte finish. The primary legend FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF SOUND arcs in large raised letters around the upper periphery, interspersed with five-pointed stars. A secondary curved inscription reading JUST BEFORE YOU BREAK THROUGH THE SOUND BARRIER, THE COCKPIT SHAKES THE MOST. follows the inner border, with the attribution - CHUCK YEAGER - positioned at right. At the lower center, a rectangular raised cartouche bears the title SOUND BARRIER in bold block lettering, flanked by colored horizontal stripes in red and blue enamel evoking aviation insignia. The date 20 23 appears at the base, separated by a five-pointed star. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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