Perth Mint

2 Dollars – Tuvalu

Non-circulating coins

Tuvalu

Context

Year: 2021

Issuer: Tuvalu

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1976)

Total mintage: 2,500

Material

Diameter: 45.6 mm

Weight: 62.21 g

Silver weight: 62.20 g

Thickness: 6.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Inlaid, Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #283992

Value

Exchange value: 2 AUD = $1.42

Bullion value: $180.70

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II's effigy

Inscription:

2 oz 9999 Ag 2021 2 DOLLARS TUVALU

IRB

QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Translation:

2 oz 9999 Ag 2021 2 DOLLARS TUVALU

IRB

QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Designers: Ian Rank-Broadley, Natasha Muhl

Reverse

Description:

A Perspex dome at the coin's center holds silver particles in mineral oil, representing the tears of Mama Quilla, who is depicted on the outer ring. The design also features a panther and a serpent, Inca symbols of the creatures that tried to devour her during an eclipse.

Inscription:

P

NM

Script: Latin

Designer: Natasha Muhl