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20 Vatu Sand Drawing
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Reverse description | Central field displays a traditional Vanuatu sand drawing rendered in continuous single-line style, depicting a stylised turtle with an intricately detailed carapace composed of flowing, interlocking curves — an example of the sand drawing art form recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The denomination numeral 20 appears in the lower central field, with the currency name VATU inscribed beneath it in spaced lettering. The legend SAND DRAWING arches across the upper periphery. A decorative border of small squares and dots frames the inner field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Vanuatu's sand drawing tradition — known locally as sandroing — was inscribed on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003, one of the earliest Pacific entries on that register. The Reserve Bank issued this miniature gold piece as part of a broader series documenting indigenous artistic practices that predate European contact by centuries. At half a gram, these were never intended for circulation; the entire premise was export sales to collectors.