1 Dollar (First Australian Flight) – Tuvalu

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Centenary of First Australian Flight 1909 - 2009

Tuvalu

Context

Year: 2009

Issuer: Tuvalu

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1976)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 40.6 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Thickness: 4 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #117308

Value

Exchange value: 1 AUD = $0.71

Bullion value: $88.22

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II in profile, wearing the King George IV State Diadem.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II

1 DOLLAR TUVALU 2009

Script: Latin

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

George Taylor flies over his own plane.

Inscription:

First Australian Flight

1909 - 2009

Heavier Than Air

George Taylor

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Perth Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2009	—	5,000	Proof

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