20 Vatu James Cook

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IssuerVanuatu (1980-date)
Year1994
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Vatu
CurrencyVatu (1982-date)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight20 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#19
Obverse descriptionThe 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRIPABLIK 1994 BLONG VANUATU
(Translation: Republic of Vanuatu In God we stand)
Reverse descriptionJames Cook, sitted pointing with his finger a map laid on his knees. On the right pat of the coin island mountains can be seen, including an erupting volcano. Below, a traditional canoe with a sail and people aboard, rowing. Still below, some cliffs and a sailboat, probably the Endeavour, James Cook`s ship.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1728 - 1779 JAMES COOK 20 VATU
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1994  - - 20 000
Catalog ID8269845410
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