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50 Vatu Volcano
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RIPABLIK 50 VATU 2023 BLONG LONG GOD YUMI STANAP VANUATU 5oz Ag 999 (Translation: Republic of Vanuatu. In God we stand.) |
| Reverse description | A highly detailed three-dimensional sculptural representation of an active volcano, modeled in the round in antiqued fine silver. The conical volcanic form rises prominently from a broad base, with deeply rendered surface textures evoking rugged lava flows and rocky striations across the slopes. Gilded lava streams cascade dramatically down the flanks of the volcano in gold-colored relief, contrasting vividly against the antiqued silver finish. The open crater at the summit is rendered with fine detail, suggesting an actively erupting vent. The overall design is presented as a fully sculptural numismatic object rather than a conventional flat coin. |
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