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10 Vatu Ornithoptera Priamus Urvillianus
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
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| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the national coat of arms of Vanuatu at centre, depicting a traditionally attired Melanesian warrior standing in front of a namele fern and a boar's tusk, with the national motto rendered on a scroll below reading LONG GOD YUMI STANAP. The legend RIPABLIK is inscribed along the left field and BLONG along the right field, with VANUATU arcing along the lower periphery. The date 2006 appears at the top of the field above the central device, all rendered in a polished proof-like finish. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a full-colour applied image of the birdwing butterfly Ornithoptera priamus urvillianus at centre, depicted with wings spread to reveal its striking iridescent blue and black upper wing surfaces and a pale yellow abdomen. The butterfly is shown in a naturalistic dorsal view, its fine antennae and body rendered in detail against the polished silver-plated field. A continuous beaded inner border frames the central design. The scientific name Ornithoptera priamus urvillianus arcs along the upper field in italic lettering, and the denomination 10 VATU is inscribed at the base of the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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