2 Dollars – Tuvalu

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Queen Mother receiving an honorary degree

Tuvalu

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Tuvalu

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1976)

Total mintage: 50,000

Material

Diameter: 28.3 mm

Weight: 15.85 g

Silver weight: 14.66 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver half ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #48

Numista: #84019

Value

Exchange value: 2 AUD = $1.42

Bullion value: $42.37

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Elizabeth II

Inscription:

· QUEEN ELIZABETH II · TUVALU ·

RDM

1997

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

The Queen Mother receiving an honorary music degree.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER

THE HONORARY DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF MUSIC

1973

TWO DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Milled

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	—	50,000	Proof

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