| Issuer | Vanuatu (1980-date) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Vatu |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Dimensions | 65 mm |
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| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
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| 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 2005 BLONG
LONG GOD YUMI STANAP
VANUATU (Translation: Republic of Vanuatu In God we stand) |
| Reverse description | Tiger shark left facing swiming near a submarine rock. Six little fishes in the background. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MARINE LIFE PROTECTION 500 VATU |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2005 - Proof - 500 |
| Catalog ID | 6196020770 |
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