Are fish on coins?

Ocean mammals such as dolphins, whales and seals have long enjoyed a strong following among animal coin collectors. However, fish are growing in popularity as more and more nations feature them on coins. Fish appear in contexts such as food, sport fishing, native fauna, and as symbols of national pride and conservation.

What is a fish & ship coin?

A “fish and ship” design graced its 50-escudo coin from 1986 until 2002, when the nation adopted the euro. The vital role that fish play in the food chain was highlighted in a simple design on the one-year-type 1977 Maldives 5-rufiyaa coin. The bonito fish is part of the tuna family and is sometimes substituted for tuna in recipes.

Why are fish on coins so popular?

However, fish are growing in popularity as more and more nations feature them on coins. Fish appear in contexts such as food, sport fishing, native fauna, and as symbols of national pride and conservation. In 1975 San Marino used salmon on a 50-lira coin in a unique way: To symbolize “love for one’s native country.”