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Vanuatu Coin List

The official currency of Vanuatu is the vatu, introduced in 1981 after the country's independence. Vanuatu's monetary system has evolved throughout its history, reflecting the political and economic changes of the nation.

Current currency in circulation

The vatu is divided into 100 cents, although in practice fractional coins are not used. Coins in circulation include denominations of 5, 10, 20, 20, 50 and 100 vatu, while banknotes are issued in denominations of 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 vatu. The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu is responsible for the issuance and regulation of the national currency.

Monetary history and relevant facts

Before the introduction of the vatu, Vanuatu used the New Hebrides franc, inherited from the joint Franco-British colonial period. A notable event in Vanuatu numismatics was the issuance of commemorative coins in 2015 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the country's independence. In addition, in 2010, Vanuatu launched a series of collector coins depicting the archipelago's unique flora and fauna, thus promoting its biodiversity through numismatics.

Country Vanuatu
Flag
Coin Vatu (VUV)
1€ Vt135.21
Continent Oceania
Capital city Port Vila
ISO2 VU
ISO3 VUT
Catalogued coins 51

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The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Vanuatu coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

Coin catalogs related to Vanuatu

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Vanuatu | 50 vatu (1st Anniversary of Independence)

KM#1 FO#2427
Year 1981

Vanuatu | 50 vatu (1st Anniversary of Independence)

KM#1a FO#14951
Year 1981

Vanuatu | 10.000 vatu (1st Anniversary of Independence)

KM#2 FO#14952
Year 1981

Vanuatu | 1 vatu

KM#3 FO#2428
Price $0.57-$0.73
Year 1983-2002

Vanuatu | 2 vatu

KM#4 FO#2429
Price $0.52-$1.55
Year 1983-2002

Vanuatu | 5 vatu

KM#5 FO#2430
Price $0.66-$1.46
Year 1983-2009

Vanuatu | 10 vatu

KM#6 FO#2431
Price $1.12-$1.90
Year 1983-2009

Vanuatu | 20 vatu

KM#7 FO#2432
Price $0.31-$2.55
Year 1983-2010

Vanuatu | 50 vatu (FAO)

KM#8 FO#2433
Price $2.11-$3.85
Year 1983-2009

Vanuatu | 100 vatu

KM#9 FO#2434
Price $1.99-$3.29
Year 1988-2008

Vanuatu | 50 vatu (XXIV Summer Olympic Games, Seoul 1988 - Boxing)

KM#10 FO#18980
Year 1988

Vanuatu | 50 vatu (Millennium 2000)

KM#33 FO#17824
Year 1998

Vanuatu | 5 vatu

KM#127 FO#17544
Price $1.66
Year 2015

Vanuatu | 10 vatu

KM#128 FO#17558
Price $1.80
Year 2015

Vanuatu | 20 vatu

KM#129 FO#17575
Price $2.90
Year 2015

Vanuatu | 50 vatu

KM#130 FO#17576
Price $3.17
Year 2015

Vanuatu | 20 vatu (Year of the Dragon)

KM#173 FO#26483
Year 2024

Vanuatu | 10 vatu (Pteranodon)

KM#177 FO#26482
Year 2024

Vanuatu | 50 vatu (Dragon)

KM#180 FO#26484
Year 2024

Vanuatu | 50 vatu (Phoenix)

KM#181 FO#26485
Year 2024

Vanuatu | 20 vatu ( Year of the Snake)

KM#183 FO#26512
Year 2025

Vanuatu | 100 vatu

FO#17577
Price $4.24
Year 2015

Vanuatu | 20 vatu (Year of the Horse)

FO#27675
Year 2026

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