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| Issuer | Palau |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
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| Obverse description | The central field displays the shield-shaped coat of arms of the Republic of Palau, depicting a traditional scene with a seated male figure holding a trident, accompanied by a mermaid-like female figure, coral, and marine flora, with a crescent moon and star above. A traditional outrigger canoe with a paddler appears above the shield. Eight five-pointed stars are arranged in a semicircle around the outer field. The legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU arcs along the upper rim, the motto RAINBOW'S END appears within the lower portion of the shield, and the denomination 5$ is inscribed at the bottom of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF PALAU RAINBOW'S END 5$ |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a large, detailed depiction of a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet in flight occupying the central field, rendered in high relief with fine surface detailing. In the upper left, a portrait bust of William Edward Boeing faces three-quarters right, inscribed with his name and life dates WILLIAM EDWARD BOEING 1881 - 1956. A partial globe silhouette appears in the upper right field. Along the lower exergue, three schematic top-view aircraft silhouettes illustrate the evolution of Boeing aircraft designs. The legend 40 YEARS OF BOEING 747 arcs along the upper rim, with JUMBO JET inscribed along the lower rim and the year 2009 at the base. |
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