2006 Palau 1 Dollar Santa Maria Columbus Flagship Ship 0.5 g 99.99% Gold Proof Coin

2006 Palau 1 Dollar Santa Maria Columbus Flagship Ship 0.5 g 99.99% Gold Proof Coin

History & Exploration Micro-Gold Collectible | Royal Canadian Mint Series

Offered is a Palau 1 Dollar gold proof coin featuring the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus’ flagship on his 1492 voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, accompanied by the Niña and Pinta. Struck in 0.5 g of 99.99% pure gold with a bright proof finish, this tiny coin highlights the detailed sails and hull of the historic vessel.

Your coin comes with the original Royal Canadian Mint presentation card, confirming authenticity and specifications.

Features

• High gold purity: 0.5 g of 99.99% fine gold
• Proof finish: Frosted design over mirror-like fields for sharp detail
• Compact collectible: 11 mm diameter, perfect for micro-gold collections
• Original RCM card included: Verifies authenticity and specifications
• Limited mintage: Part of the RCM’s “Most Affordable Gold Coin Collection”

Design Highlights

• Reverse: Santa Maria sailing with Niña and Pinta, inscribed “SANTA MARIA.”
• Obverse: Coat of arms of Palau featuring sea god and mermaids, inscribed “REPUBLIC OF PALAU 1 DOLLAR.”

Specifications

• Country: Palau
• Year: 2009
• Denomination: 1 Dollar
• Composition: Gold
• Fineness: 0.9999 (99.99%)
• Weight: 0.5 g
• Diameter: 11 mm
• Finish: Proof
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse: Coat of arms of Palau
• Reverse: Santa Maria flagship ship
• Mintage: Low
• Issuer: Royal Canadian Mint
• Packaging: Original RCM presentation card included
• Strike Type: Non-circulating numismatic issue