Guess The Coin

I'm going to guess Hong Kong since they were under British rule until 15 years ago.

I'll go with the 2003 Palau 1 dollar coin. The lady wading in the ocean is stepping in the water, and the crab on the coin is in the water (also the crab is a reference to, well, a crab). The Akoi-Koi bar is a fancy modern bar in Palau. Wishing on the wrong star could be an obvious reference to the star on the coin, or the fact that in the Southern Hemisphere the predictable and commonly called-upon North Star is not visible so traditionally, sailors used the Southern Cross to navigate (and probably wish to see to guide them). The pigeon being an eagle may be a reference to the island being a self-running republic, but having a compact of free association with the United States (represented by the eagle). Last but not least, the reference of "vast" is the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, where Palau is located. I kind of disregarded your initial clues, but by the time I typed all this, I didn't care anymore, so now everyone has to read it. If this doesn't get me close, I'm just gonna give up.

I actually kind of want the Palau coin now. If it's not the right answer, I may try to find one to add to my collection.

OK, here's another clue:

I'm running out of clues here! OK, here's a good one:

The words in the riddle are not important.

Before I write up a lengthy explanation, is it a Sacagawea dollar?

Trickworm, you got it. Explanation?