Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orientalis, is a beautiful fish that undergoes a drastic coloration change. It begins life as a brown-maroon fish with white circular areas. Inside the white areas is some tan spotting that further adds to the dramatic appearance of this member of the Sweetlips family. As an adult, its body is a white with thin, black stripes running laterally across the body. The fins are yellow and have black spotting or striping, depending on the specimen. Yellow will be present on different parts of the head and body, making this fish a beauty in youth and in adulthood. This series of "Marine Life Protection" proof one dollar coins has been a hit with collectors since the first coin was issued in 1992. It is hard to say whether the obverse or reverse is the most attractive, but they are becoming exceedingly hard to find. Palau was chosen as the location for the 10th season of the hit reality series Survivor, and this coin depicts regional marine life, as well as a beautiful mermaid. This One Dollar coin is legal tender and has been issued by authority of the government of Palau.