Five Dollars Silver 2006 Rainbow Lorikeet, Coin from Palau - detailed information

This coin was issued in Palau.

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Part of the collection "Prismatic Wildlife". All coins feature colourful prisms depicting wildlife from across the world. The issuing country and specifications vary among issues.

Rainbow Lorikeet – CIT Coin Invest AG
The Mint says about this coin:

The Rainbow Lorikeet grows to 25-30cm. The plumage on head and belly is blue, that on the back, underbelly and tail is green, and that of the neck is red. The geographic range is situated in North and East Australia, as well as on many South West Pacific islands, stretching as far as Indonesia. Light forests, parks, gardens and coconut groves serve as habitat. The nest is frequently in a hollow tree and is usually lined with decayed wood. During the breeding period from August to January the female lays 2 eggs and hatches these alone. The offspring are ready to leave the nest after 7 - 8 weeks. The food consists of juicy fruits, pollen and nectar, to which the Lorikeet is well adapted due to the brush-shaped, frayed tongue, thus playing an important role in the pollination of many types of trees and shrubs. Sometimes seeds and insects are also on the menu. more
Item ID: 22096
Country: Palau
Date of issue: 2006
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Material: Silver .925
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 5000 pcs