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5 Dollars Teotihuacan
| Issuer | Palau |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
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| Obverse description | The shield-shaped coat of arms of the Republic of Palau occupies the central field, depicting a traditional Palauan bai (meeting house) above a scene of a figure with a trident surrounded by marine elements, with the motto RAINBOW'S END on a scroll at the base. A traditional outrigger canoe with a figure appears above the shield. The surrounding legend reads REPUBLIC OF PALAU, flanked by rows of six-pointed stars, with the denomination 5$ positioned in the lower field beneath the shield. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A color-enhanced photographic depiction of the ancient Mesoamerican archaeological site of Teotihuacan dominates the reverse, showcasing the monumental stepped pyramid structure rendered in naturalistic tones of grey, beige, and green against the polished silver field. The foreground features the broad ceremonial avenue flanked by platform structures, with characteristic talud-tablero architectural elements clearly visible. A small globe logo appears in the upper right area of the field, likely indicating the Seven Wonders series. The inscription TEOTIHUACAN is placed in the upper left legend in incuse lettering. |
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