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4 Escalins
| Issuer | Tortuga Island |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Bimetallic coin with a gold-coloured inner disc and silver-coloured outer ring. At centre, the coat of arms of Île de la Tortue (Tortuga Island) featuring a central oval cartouche with a figural scene, flanked by two standing human figures as supporters, and surmounted by a decorative crown with foliage. Below the shield, an ornamental scroll base. The legend 'Ile de la Tortue' appears in the lower field, with the date '2012' beneath it. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Tortuga Island has no functioning monetary authority, no mint, and no currency of its own — this piece is a privately commissioned fantasy issue marketed to collectors on the strength of the island's association with 17th-century Caribbean buccaneers. It is not legal tender anywhere.