The Republic of Palau is an island country in the western Pacific, in free association with the United States. In one way or another, the country has been under US administration since it was established, and has never had its own separate currency - it has always used the US Dollar. However, Palau allows some foreign mints to issue coins under its authority; these are denominated in US Dollars but are only legal tender in Palau, so can in a way be considered to be in "Palau Dollars", even though such a currency does not officially exist.
The coins are usually dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to the country itself. Many of them are in the internationally popular half gram (0.5g) of gold collector format.
The Golden Biker Skull is part of the large Golden Highlights series of specially shaped gold mini-coins by CIT Coin Invest, and is also part of the Skulls collection.
The Mint says about it: "Following CIT’s successful Skull series, this edition is about the bikers that have helped make skulls a popular cultural icon. Bikers revel in the reputation of being tough guys and being wild and free driving along on the lonesome highways. Despite having the appearance of being dangerous and scary, most are reliable, loyal mates who help whenever needed and foster friendships. This smaller golden brother of the silver issue features an equally astonishing design in a special shape and shows the biker wearing a traditional biker helmet along with his trademark goggles. Contrasts of mirrored surfaces along with the silk finish complete the look of this cultural icon."
The coin is shaped like a skull. Like all other gold half grams in the special shapes series, the date of issue is not written on the coin. |