2019-11-05 Tue

The government and treasury of Palau have released a new gold coin which is just in time for the entertaining and eagerly celebrated “All Hallows’ Eve,” more commonly known as Halloween.

Celebrations of Halloween have come into their own, especially in North America, which has a variety of Halloween symbols and traditions. The word itself, “Halloween,” (or Hallowe’en) essentially means “Saints’ Evening,” and is derived from a Scottish term for “All Hallows’ Eve” (or the evening before All Hallows’ Day).

The best part of the holiday is the ability to scare your friends and family in some of the most elaborate costumes, or even the simplest, with the most common being a ghost. Over time, ghosts have been portrayed as either frightening or friendly, but for the most part, they remain essential in Halloween symbolism.

Mayer’s Kunstprageanstalt Mint produces the new coin at their facilities in Munich, Germany, on behalf of the treasury of Palau. The updated coins are crafted in the shape of a small ghost, which is depicted as a friendly little ghost holding a pumpkin. The reverse side features the national coat of arms of Palau with the inscription REPUBLIC OF PALAU, and below is the denomination 1 Dollar.

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