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Sunday 20 May 2018

722) Totem Pole Coin: The Republic of Palau: minted by the Coin Invest Trust for the Island Nation: 10 Dollars 2 Oz. Silver Coin being issued by the Republic of Palau on 12.06.2018:

722) Totem Pole Coin: The Republic of Palau: minted by the Coin Invest Trust for the Island Nation: 10 Dollars 2 Oz. Silver Coin being issued by the Republic of Palau on 12.06.2018:

Totem Pole:

A Totem Pole is a monumental carving consisting of poles, pillars or posts, carved with symbols or figures.

They are usually made from large trees. The word "Totem" is derived from the word "odoodem" (pronounced as "o'tu tem") used by the Ojibwe Native Americans.

The carvings may symbolise or commemorate ancestors, cultural beliefs that recount familiar legends, clan lineages or notable events. The poles may also serve as functional architectural features, welcome signs for village visitors, mortuary vessels for the remains of deceased ancestors etc.

The totem poles may embody a historical narrative of significance to the people carving and installing the pole.

Given the complexity and symbolic meanings of the totem pole carvings, their placement and importance lies in the observer's knowledge and connection to the meanings of the figures and the culture in which they are made.

The Totem Pole Coin from the Republic of Palau:


The Representation of the Totem Pole Coin from the Republic of Palau

The Reverse  and Obverse of the 2 Oz (10 Dollars) Silver Coin

The Reverse of the 2 Oz (10 Dollars) Silver coin features an elegantly detailed and shaped image of a Totem Pole. 

               The Obverse of the 2 Oz.(10 Dollars) Silver Coin 

The Obverse of the 2 Oz. (10 Dollars) Silver Coin depicts the Coat of Arms of Palau and the inscriptions: "Republic of Palau" on the upper periphery, denoting the issuing country, the denomination in numerals "10$" on the lower periphery and the year of issue "2018" at the base of the totem pole design.

The specifications of this coin are:

Denomination: 10 Dollars; Country of Issue: Republic of Palau; Metal Composition: .999 Silver (Ag); Diameter/Size: 55.0 mm; Weight: 2 Oz. or 62.2 grams; Coin Finish/Quality: Antique; Mintage: 499 pieces; Minting Process: SmartMinting; Year: 2018.

Remarks: The Coin comes in an elegant box along with a Certificate of Authenticity









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