2013 Palau MANDARIN DRAGONET FISH Marine Life Protection Ag Plated CuNi Coin

Description

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2013 PALAU -
MANDARIN DRAGONETFISH
Synchiropus splendidus
Marine Life Protection Series
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Beautiful Silver Plated Copper Coin
Successful series since 1992
Unique annual obverse design
Limited Mintage of Only 5000 Coins!
WE CARRY MANY COINS FROM THE
MARINE LIFE SERIES
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The overwhelming species diversity of pacific reefs is increasingly threatened by over fishing and destruction of habitat. As a flagship species the fascinating, colorful mandarinfish can raise public awareness and support for marine conservation.
The mandarin fish reaches a size of only 8 cm in length and is therefore one of the smaller inhabitants of the tropical sea. With its pointed mouth it pecks for invertebrates and worms on inshore reefs and sandy lagoons, interspersed with rocks and corals. Oversized pelvic fins and the raised position of its eyes identify it as a bottom-dwelling species.
Despite its small size it is ornately colored with deep blue stripes and spots on an orange, yellow or green background. The male is especially impressive with its elongated, pointed dorsal fin.
The flamboyant appearance of the mandarinfish predestines this charismatic species to represent the Marine Life Protection series in 2013.
Country
PALAU
Year
2013
Face Value
1 Dollar
Metal
Silver Plated Copper
Weight
25 grams
Size (mm)
38.61 mm
Mintage
5000
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