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Kon-Tiki Museum - Ra II Norwegian Heritage Collectors Coin
| Location | Norway |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Souvenir medallion |
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| Obverse description | Central relief depicts the Ra II papyrus reed boat under sail on open water, with a large curved prow and billowing sail rendered in fine detail against a circular field suggesting the sun or moon. The legend 'KON-TIKI Museet Oslo - Norway' arcs along the upper rim, with the date '1970' and designation 'RA II' inscribed to the lower right field. |
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| Reverse description | Central field features a raised relief outline map of Norway in its characteristic elongated form. The legend 'Norwegian Heritage' arcs along the upper rim and 'Collectors Coin' along the lower rim, flanked on both sides by a border of small five-pointed stars and lozenge ornaments. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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