Vanuatu First National Coinage 1983 BU Collection

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Diverdude Valued Member Canada 280 Posts	Posted 06/29/2022 8:39 pm To celebrate the First Anniversary of Independence, Vanuatu issued the 1983 First National Coinage Collection to form part of the 'Symbols of Nations' series of coins. The common obverse features the National Emblem which depicts a Chief standing on a island holding a spear. Behind the Chief is a pig's tusk which forms part of the country's flag, and is regarded as a symbol of wealth. The Reverse features designs of Vanuatu's symbolised in its country's natural habitat, designs were created by A.W. Airs. Edited by Diverdude 06/29/2022 8:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff

triggersmob Pillar of the Community Australia 9350 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 08:21 am I have done a few cruises to Vanuatu and always pick up some coins while there. I'm only missing the 50 Vatu from the 1983 set. Actually only need 15 coins to complete the Vatu circulation coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Diverdude Valued Member Canada 280 Posts	Posted 06/30/2022 08:40 am Pretty small nation, I bet the scuba diving would be awesome there. Long ways to go from Manitoba, Canada. I'm glad to have come across this coin set by random chance. Report this Post to the Staff
Mr T Pillar of the Community Australia 2180 Posts	Posted 07/22/2022 4:51 pm Nice. I think on the odd occasion I find a 20 vatu in change it's a 1983 - makes sense that it was the first year of issue. Report this Post to the Staff
triggersmob Pillar of the Community Australia 9350 Posts	Posted 07/22/2022 8:22 pm Quote: Pretty small nation, I bet the scuba diving would be awesome there. And you can post a letter at the same time. https://www.hideaway.com.vu/resort/...-office.html Report this Post to the Staff
Princetane Pillar of the Community 4628 Posts	Posted 08/12/2022 05:44 am Great set, you can tell The Royal Mint packaging, they used these card folders for many Commonwealth countries in the 80s. This must have been before the 100 vatu coin was added. The sizes of these coins are interestingly based on the old New Hebrides Franc which was a French production and based on the New Caledonian Franc. The cupro nickel coins were the same but actuallu used brass for the 1, 2, 5 franc coins rather than the Aluminium they used for New Caledonia and French Polynesia. In 2015 Vanuatu reformed their coins for a smaller stainless steel set and eliminated the 1 and 2 vatu coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Diverdude Valued Member Canada 280 Posts	Posted 08/12/2022 08:09 am Thanks for the replies and all the good info! Report this Post to the Staff
Mr DJ New Member United Kingdom 1 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 12:27 pm Does anyone have any information on the reverse designer - A. W. Airs? I can find nothing about him(or her)? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 09/19/2022 12:19 pm to the Community, Mr DJ! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Mr T Pillar of the Community Australia 2180 Posts	Posted 09/23/2022 02:04 am Quote: Does anyone have any information on the reverse designer - A. W. Airs? I can find nothing about him(or her)? No idea - presumably a local artist, but just initials isn't much to go on. Report this Post to the Staff
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