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20 Dollars Taj Mahal
| Uitgever | Republic of Palau |
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| Jaar | 2024 |
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| Gewicht | 93.3 g |
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| Beschrijving voorzijde | The obverse features the coat of arms of Palau centrally positioned within the field, depicting a traditional shield surmounted by a sailing canoe and supported by decorative foliate elements, with the figure of Neptune and a native woman rendered in relief within the shield's cartouche. The legend 'REPUBLIC OF PALAU' arcs along the upper periphery, while the date '2024' appears to the left and the series inscription 'Dot Art' to the right of the central device. The denomination '20 Dollars' is prominently struck in the lower portion of the field. The entire field is covered with an intricate pattern of concentric circles of varying sizes, creating a distinctive textured dot-art background characteristic of this series. The inscription 'RAINBOW'S END' appears on a scroll within the shield. |
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| Rand | Reeded |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Palau has issued commemorative silver under its own authority since 1992, despite having no independent central bank and using the US dollar for everyday commerce. The arrangement — licensing its monetary authority to private minting operations — has produced hundreds of collector issues with no circulation intent whatsoever. This piece belongs squarely in that category.
The Taj Mahal was completed around 1653 after roughly 22 years of construction under Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who was subsequently imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in Agra Fort — within sight of the mausoleum itself.