This coin was issued in Palau.
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Haliotis Iris - NumisCollect Coin Wholesale & Project Development The Mint says about this coin:
Haliotis iris are the only farmed species of paua found in New Zealand mainly because of their size compared to its smaller relatives – the “yellow foot paua” and the even smaller “virgin paua” – which are also commonly used for jewellery arts and carvings around New Zealand. Worldwide trade of natural pearls (also known as Haliotis Iris pearls or Paua pearls)Haliotis iris are the only farmed species of paua found in New Zealand mainly because of their size compared to its smaller relatives – the “yellow foot paua” and the even smaller “virgin paua” – which are also commonly used for jewellery arts and carvings around New Zealand. Worldwide trade of natural pearls (also known as Haliotis Iris pearls or Paua pearls)
Find here a list of coins issued in the same series. NumisCollect Item ID: PW1202 Country: Palau Date of issue: 2012 Denomination: 5 Dollars Material: Silver Fineness: .999 Quality: Proof Mintage: 2000 pcs. Scope of Delivery: Capsule, Box / Case, Certificate of Authenticity Special Features: Pearl insert, Hologram, Special Shape Availability: IssuedSold out at NumisCollect |