1 Dollar 2011, Endangered Species - Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) [Palau]

Coins-Australia and Oceania

Reverse
In the central part of the reverse is a colorized relief image of two Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) in marine waters. Below it is the year of issue: 2011. In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, is the English text: 'ENDANGERED WILDLIFE'. The coin's rim features relief elements in the form of dots.
Obverse
In the central part is a shield featuring a composition: Triton on the seabed with a trident in his left hand. To his left is a treasure chest, to his right - a mermaid. Below him is the English text in two lines: 'RAINBOW’S END', above it - a stylized image of the Sun. Above the shield is an image of a national boat. In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, is the country name in English: 'REPUBLIC OF PALAU', framed by six five-pointed stars. At the bottom is the inscription: '1$', framed by arched lines.