| Issuer | Vanuatu (1980-date) |
| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Vatu |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Dimensions | 32.9 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1a, Schön#14a |
| Obverse description | The 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 split by the warrior. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | TO COMMEMORATE THE 1st. ANNIVERSARY OF
INDEPENDENCE
30th JULY 1981
VANUATU (Translation: Republic of Vanuatu In God We Stand) |
| Reverse description | Figures working in a field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CINQUANTE VATU
50
1981 (Translation: FIFTY VATU) |
| Edge | Milled. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1981 - Proof - 846 |
| Catalog ID | 6153644240 |
| Comments |
