Lionfish

Lionfish (Pterois miles)
Second Coin in the "Red Sea Marine Life" Series

Lionfish are found in the reefs and rocky crevices of warm ocean habitats.
Their red, white and black stripes match the colors of the reefs, providing good camouflage, and they have long, prominent pectoral fins. A venomous species, they ambush their prey by using their outstretched, fan-like pectoral fins to slowly pursue and "corner" them. This species has invaded the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal and has established a population in their new environment.

Reverse Design (fish side): Meir Eshel

The $5 denomination coin is issued in collaboration with the Central Bank of the Republic of Palau.