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1/2 Dollar Frigate Bird
| Issuer | Republic of Nauru |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Composition | Titanium (.990) |
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| Reverse description | Detailed naturalistic scene depicting great frigatebirds (Fregata minor) in their Pacific island habitat. A large frigatebird perches prominently on driftwood at center-right, its plumage rendered with fine engraved detail, while a second frigatebird soars with outstretched wings at left. Additional birds in flight appear in the background sky, set against billowing cumulus clouds and a calm sea horizon, conveying a serene tropical Pacific seascape. The denomination legend HALF DOLLAR arcs along the upper border. |
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| Mintage | 2017 - - 7,500 |
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Nauru's titanium issues occupy a genuine niche in modern numismatics — the metal's resistance to corrosion and its distinctive grey surface tone make it a practical choice for a Pacific island nation whose collector coinage program has always leaned toward the unconventional. Titanium strikes require harder dies and shorter production runs than standard base-metal issues, which tends to keep mintages low by default rather than by marketing decision.