Palau 0.5 g gold $1 coin minted by CIT/B. H. Mayer, 0.9999 fine

  

Mayer, 0.9999 fine, mintage 15,000, in original capsule with COA-style insert and bag, from the Special Shapes/Small Gold series. Issuing country: Republic of Palau. Denomination: 1 Dollar (legal tender in Palau).

Weight: 0.5 gram (1/2 gram). Diameter: Approximately 13.92 mm (standard for CIT 0.5 g Palau issues). Finish: Silk/BU style finish (typical for CIT small gold). Mayer's Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich, for CIT.

Mintage: Limited to 15,000 pieces. Series: CIT Small Gold / Special Shapes / Golden Highlights series. The coin comes in its original clear capsule and plastic sleeve with printed certificate insert from the Palau Commemorative Coin Company/CIT stating the denomination, fineness, weight, and limited mintage of 15,000 pieces.

This is a modern collector piece, not intended for circulation, and is popular with gold and world coin collectors due to its low mintage, high fineness, and intricate design relative to its tiny size.