1 Dollar (Charles Darwin & "The origin of species") – Tuvalu

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Darwin & 150th Anniversary of publication of "The origin of species"

Tuvalu

Context

Year: 2009

Issuer: Tuvalu

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1976)

Total mintage: 2,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 28.25 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #243

Numista: #79716

Value

Exchange value: 1 AUD = $0.71

Bullion value: $81.50

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Value and date below.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II

1 DOLLAR TUVALU 2009

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Open book of "The Origin of Species" with Darwin's image overlaid on the left pages and the anniversary date below.

Inscription:

150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PUBLICATION OF

CHARLES DARWIN'S

"THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES"

1859 - 2009

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2009	—	2,000	Proof

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1 Dollar

2009