Perth Mint

1 Dollar – Tuvalu

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Blessing Dragon Fu

Tuvalu

Context

Year: 2018

Issuer: Tuvalu

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1976)

Total mintage: 3,000

Material

Diameter: 40.6 mm

Weight: 31.11 g

Silver weight: 31.11 g

Thickness: 3.21 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #401

Numista: #126522

Value

Exchange value: 1 AUD = $0.71

Bullion value: $89.68

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II in right-facing crowned profile.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II

IRB

1oz 9999 Ag 2018 TUVALU 1 DOLLAR

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

This spectacular silver proof coin features a vibrant, full-color "fu" (blessing) character, artfully composed of auspicious symbols: the powerful dragon, the prosperity-attracting bat, the lucky four-leaf clover, and the wealth-representing gold ingot.

Inscription:

Engraver: Ing Ing Jong