Gold Half Gram (2023) Crown, Coin from Palau - detailed information

Gold Half Gram (2023) Crown, Coin from Palau
CoinGold Half Gram (2023) Crown

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 Crown coin is part of the large Golden Highlights series of specially shaped gold mini-coins by CIT Coin Invest.

The mint says about it:
In classic antiquity, crowns served as a reward for prowess and a sign of honour and dominion. Athletes, poets, and successful warriors were awarded crown-like wreaths of different forms whereas chiefs of barbarian tribes customarily wore distinctive helmets. In the earliest English coronation ritual, dating back more than 1000 years, the king was invested with a helmet instead of a crown.

Today, crowns continue to be part of the court ceremony in certain countries and enchant many a spectator. more

MintCIT Coin Invest Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 15,000
Obverse
Palau / Gold Half Gram (2023) Crown - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin features the unofficial "Emblem of Palau" used on much of the country's coinage. It has an ornate shield at centre, on which is depicted the sea god Neptune, crowned and seated on a round stone and holding a trident in his left hand; on the right, a bare breasted mermaid; on the left, a treasure chest. The ground is a beach, featuring waves and a starfish. Above Neptune, a star. Below the waves, the inscription RAINBOW'S END. Above the shield is a native rowing in a single-outrigger canoe.

Around above, surrounded by three stars on the left and three stars on the right, the name of the country: *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU ***.

Below, the face value $1 (one dollar).

Obverse Inscription *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Reverse
Palau / Gold Half Gram (2023) Crown - reverse photo

The reverse depicts (and is shaped as) a crown.

There is no inscription.

Reverse Inscription (none)
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: silk-finish proof, special shape.
CIT Item ID: 30446

Like all other gold half grams in the special shapes series, the date of issue is not written on the coin.

See also

Mini coins in the Golden Highlights (Special Shapes Gold) series include:
- 0.5 g Golden Dummy, Cook Islands (2019)
- 0.5 g Snowflake, Cook Islands (2019)
- 0.5 g Sailboat, Palau (2021)
- 0.5 g Magical Lamp, Palau (2021)
- 0.5 g Steam Train, Palau (2023)
- 0.5 g Beer Mug, Palau (2023)
- 0.5 g Billiards Ball, Palau (2023)
- 0.5 g Crown, Palau (2023)

All (27) coins of type: Gold Half Gram (0.5 g)
Coin NameMintageSymbolLegend
Gold Half Gram (2016) Clover 25,000 Emblem of Palau REPUBLIC OF PALAU 1 DOLLAR
Gold Half Gram (2017) Skull 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2017) Pirate Skull 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2018) Catrina Skull 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2019) Anchor 15,000 Emblem of Palau REPUBLIC OF PALAU $1
Gold Half Gram (2019) Biker Skull 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2020) Airplane 15,000 Emblem of Palau REPUBLIC OF PALAU $1
Gold Half Gram (2021) Classic Car 15,000 Emblem of Palau REPUBLIC OF PALAU $1
Gold Half Gram (2021) Guitar 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2021) Game Controller 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2021) Sailboat 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2021) Magical Lamp 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2021) Football 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Truck 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Clover 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) American Football 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Basketball 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Baseball 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Gingerbread Man 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Santa Claus 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Biker 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Ace of Spades 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2022) Boxing 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2023) Train 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2023) Beer Mug 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2023) Billiards Ball 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
Gold Half Gram (2023) Crown 15,000 Emblem of Palau *** REPUBLIC OF PALAU *** $1
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Gold Half Gram (2023) Crown: Details
CountryPalau
CurrencyPalau Dollar
Coin TypeGold Half Gram (0.5 g)
Issued2023
SymbolEmblem of Palau
Face Value1 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage15,000
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationIrregular
Size13.9200 mm
Mass0.5000 g
OCC IDRNAZ-EGWC-ARWK-EXJL
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