VANUATU coins - a catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Vatu is the national currency of the Republic of Vanuatu (translated from the Bislama language - "stone"). Unlike other currencies, it has no constituent parts. Coins in circulation: 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 vatu minted in 2015.
Coins in circulation:
5 cotton wool.
Obverse: in the center of the coin is the coat of arms of the Republic of Vanuatu. At the top of the Coin, the year of minting of the coin is indicated: "2015". At the bottom of the coin is the name of the country in the national Bislama language: "RIPABLIK | VANUATU | BLONG" (Republic of Vanuatu).
Reverse: in the central part of the Coin there is an image of a traditional Oborigen canoe. On the left side of the Coin, the denomination is indicated: "5 VATU" (5 watts).
The weight - 2,82 years Diameter - 19 mm. The metal is copper clad steel. The release date is 2016.
10 cotton wool.
Obverse: in the center of the coin is the coat of arms of the Republic of Vanuatu. At the top of the Coin, the year of minting of the coin is indicated: "2015". At the bottom of the coin is the name of the country in the national Bislama language: "RIPABLIK | VANUATU | BLONG" (Republic of Vanuatu).
Reverse: in the central part of the Coin there is an image of a crab - a palm thief. On the left side of the Coin there is a denomination: "10 VATU" (10 watts).
The weight - 3,64 years Diameter - 21 mm. The metal is nickel-plated steel. The release date is 2016.
20 cotton wool.
Obverse: in the center of the coin is the coat of arms of the Republic of Vanuatu. At the top of the Coin, the year of minting of the coin is indicated: "2015". At the bottom of the coin is the name of the country in the national Bislama language: "RIPABLIK | VANUATU | BLONG" (Republic of Vanuatu).
Reverse: in the central part of the Coin there is an image of traditional community leaders or "gifs". On the left side of the Coin there is a face value: "20 VATU" (20 watts).
The weight - 5,47 years Diameter - 24,2 mm. The metal is nickel-plated steel. The release date is 2016.
50 cotton wool.
Obverse: in the center of the coin is the coat of arms of the Republic of Vanuatu. At the top of the Coin, the year of minting of the coin is indicated: "2015". At the bottom of the coin is the name of the country in the national Bislama language: "RIPABLIK | VANUATU | BLONG" (Republic of Vanuatu).
Reverse: in the central part of the coin there are images of national plants: coffee and coconut. On the left side of the Coin, the denomination is indicated: "50 VATU" (50 watts).
The weight - 9,19 years Diameter - 27 mm. The metal is nickel-plated steel. The release date is 2016.
100 cotton wool.
Obverse: in the center of the coin is the coat of arms of the Republic of Vanuatu. At the top of the Coin, the year of minting of the coin is indicated: "2015". At the bottom of the coin is the name of the country in the national Bislama language: "RIPABLIK | VANUATU | BLONG" (Republic of Vanuatu).
Reverse: in the central part of the coin there is an image of the parliament building. At the bottom of the coin, under the image, the denomination is indicated: "100 VATU" (100 watts).
The weight - 6,84 years Diameter - 23,25 mm. Metal - aluminum bronze and zinc. The release date is 2016.
COINS OUT OF CIRCULATION:
1 cotton wool. Obverse: Coat of arms of the country: an aboriginal with a spear against the background of a boar's tusk and crossed fern leaves. Circular legend: RIPABLIK 1990 BLONG VANUATU. Reverse: Ocean shell; below denomination designation: 1 VATU. 1990 Nickel-brass alloy. Diameter - 16,95 mm. The weight - 1,99 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1983, 1990, 1999, 2002.
2 cotton wool. Obverse: Coat of arms of the country: an aboriginal with a spear against the background of a boar's tusk and crossed fern leaves. Circular legend: RIPABLIK 1990 BLONG VANUATU. Reverse: Ocean shell; below denomination designation: 2 VATU. 1990 Nickel-brass alloy. Diameter - 20,00 mm. The weight - 3,00 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1983, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2002.
5 cotton wool. Obverse: Coat of arms of the country: an aboriginal with a spear against the background of a boar's tusk and crossed fern leaves. Circular legend: RIPABLIK 1990 BLONG VANUATU. Reverse: Ocean shell; below denomination designation: 5 VATU. 1990 Nickel-brass alloy. Diameter - 23,50 mm. The weight - 4,10 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1983, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2009.
10 cotton wool. Obverse: Coat of arms of the country: an aboriginal with a spear against the background of a boar's tusk and crossed fern leaves. Circular legend: RIPABLIK 1990 BLONG VANUATU. Reverse: Coconut crab (palm thief) on an island with 4 palm trees; at the top there is a denomination in two lines: 10 VATU. 1990 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23,95 mm. The weight - 6,10 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was produced in 1983, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2009.
20 cotton wool. Obverse: Coat of arms of the country: an aboriginal with a spear against the background of a boar's tusk and crossed fern leaves. Circular legend: RIPABLIK 1990 BLONG VANUATU. Reverse: Coconut crab (palm thief) on an island with 4 palm trees; at the top there is a denomination in two lines: 20 VATU. 1990 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 28,45 mm. The weight - 10,20 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was produced in 1983, 1990, 1995, 1999.
50 cotton wool. Obverse: Coat of arms of the country: an aboriginal with a spear against the background of a boar's tusk and crossed fern leaves. Circular legend: RIPABLIK 1999 BLONG VANUATU. Reverse: Sweet potato (sweet potato) in a wreath of two vines; at the top there is a denomination in two lines: 50 VATU. 1999 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 32,90 mm. The weight - 15,00 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was produced in 1983, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2009.
100 cotton wool. Obverse: Coat of arms of the country: an aboriginal with a spear against the background of a boar's tusk and crossed fern leaves. Circular legend: RIPABLIK 1999 BLONG VANUATU. Reverse: Three tubers of agricultural plants; at the top there is a denomination in two lines: 100 VATU. 1995 Nickel-brass alloy. Diameter - 23,90 mm. The weight - 9,55 years The edge is corrugated. This type of coin was produced in 1988, 1995, 2002, 2008.
