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5 Dollars La Catrina Skull
| Issuer | Republic of Palau |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Currency | Dollar of the United States (1992-date) |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF PALAU 5$ 2018 .999 RAINBOW'S END |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly sculptural, three-dimensional effigy of a human skull rendered in the tradition of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos, evoking the iconic La Catrina figure. Elaborate floral and foliate arabesques in high relief adorn the cranium, cheekbones, and jaw, with a Latin cross prominently engraved on the forehead flanked by dotted ornamental motifs. The deep-set eye sockets are recessed and darkened, each containing a heart-shaped pupil in high relief, framed by scalloped decorative borders. The nasal cavity and bared teeth are rendered with anatomical precision, while additional floral and heart motifs embellish the chin and lower jaw. The entire surface is struck in antique finish, enhancing the dramatic chiaroscuro effect of the deeply modeled design. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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