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10 Vatu Cethosia Cydippe
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Vanuatu occupying the central field, depicting a Melanesian warrior in traditional attire standing before a curved boar's tusk, above a scroll bearing the national motto in Bislama. The legend 'RIPABLIK BLONG VANUATU' arcs along the upper periphery, with the date '2006' positioned above the arms and the motto 'LONG GOD YUMI STANAP' inscribed on the scroll below. |
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| Reverse description | A full-color depiction of the butterfly Cethosia cydippe, shown with wings spread symmetrically in the center of the field, rendered in vivid shades of red and orange with dark brown to purple wing borders accented by white markings along the outer edges. The scalloped wing margins are rendered in fine detail, characteristic of the lacewing butterfly species. The scientific name 'Cethosia cydippe' arcs along the upper legend in italic lettering, while the denomination '10 VATU' appears in the lower field. A beaded inner border encircles the entire design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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