50 Vatu Phoenix Ascendant
| Issuer | Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Vatu |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Other |
| Technique | Colored, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#181 |
| 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 above. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
RIPABLIK 50 VATU · 2024 BLONG LONG GOD YUMI STANAP VANUATU 500g · Ag .999 (Translation: Republic of Vanuatu. In God we stand.) |
| Reverse description | The reverse of the coin depicts the Phoenix symbolizing immortality and the cyclic nature of life and death. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
2024 - Antique Finish - 399 |
| Numisquare ID | 1978894980 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 2024 50 Vatu "Phoenix Ascendant" coin from Vanuatu is a contemporary numismatic issue, reflecting the nation's post-independence era since 1980. As a republic, Vanuatu's coinage features symbols of sovereignty and cultural identity. The "Phoenix Ascendant" theme carries profound significance,