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10 Centavos
| Issuer | Galapagos Islands |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Weight | 5.6 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coat of arms of the Galapagos Islands, a quartered shield displaying a volcanic island and sailing vessel in the upper quarters, a giant tortoise and a marine iguana in the lower quarters, surmounted by an olive wreath and a flaming torch. The shield is flanked by olive branches. The legend ISLAS GALAPAGOS arcs along the upper periphery, while a ring of small five-pointed stars encircles the design. The date 2008 appears in the lower exergue, flanked by stars. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed naturalistic depiction of a Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) rendered in high relief, shown in a three-quarter frontal posture perched upon rocky terrain occupying the central field. The numeral 10 is prominently displayed to the upper left, with the legend CENTAVOS arcing along the right periphery. The species name Iguana marina curves along the lower left inner border. Engraver's initials JL appear in the lower right field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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