Guadeloupe - Karukera

Location Guadeloupe (Overseas France)
Year
Type Souvenir medallion
Composition Zamak
Weight 15 g
Diameter 34.3 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Map of Guadeloupe, originally called `karukera` by the Amerindians, meaning `island of beautiful waters`, and its surrounding islands.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GUADELOUPE La Désirade Petite-Terre Marie-Galante Les Saintes KARUKERA
Reverse description Sea turtle swimming underwater
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8097352590
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