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5 Vatu Turkish Angora
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A full-body colorized effigy of a seated white Turkish Angora cat with heterochromatic eyes occupies the central field, rendered in polychrome color print against an ornate foliate scrollwork background. Crystal embellishments are embedded at intervals throughout the decorative field. The denomination "5 VATU" appears in large numerals and lettering to the left of the cat. The legend "Turkish Angora" curves along the right periphery, and the purity inscription "1 Oz 999 silver" is positioned along the lower left rim. |
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Vanuatu has no meaningful connection to Turkish Angora cats, and the Reserve Bank has issued dozens of these novelty pieces pairing the national denomination with unrelated foreign fauna, landmarks, and cultural icons — effectively licensing the coinage program to third-party distributors targeting the collector market rather than circulation. These pieces never circulate on Vanuatu.