Tuvalu 2011 2012 Wildlife in Need 5-Coin Collection $1 Oz Silver Set SERIAL #74

Description: Matched Serial Number Set!All Five Coins Have Matched Serial Numbers 74! In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!Long SOLD OUT at the Perth Mint! This listing is for the COMPLETE 5-Coin Collection of all five different Wildlife in Need silver dollar proofs! Get the COMPLETE COLLECTION of all FIVE hard-to-find and phenomenally popular Wildlife in Need pure silver dollars - each with a mintage of only 5,000 and featuring a full color animal portrait! The landmark Wildlife in Need program shines a light on five critically endangered species on the brink of extinction, Following hot on the heels of the incredibly popular Working Dogs program, this extremely low mintage series (only 5,000 per animal!) focuses on large, well-known creatures. Unfortunately, all are in danger of complete extermination within the next 50 years if something isn't done to protect wildlife and stop the destruction of their natural habitats. Now you can preserve all five endangered creatures in one fell swoop - the Giant Panda Bear, Orangutang, Polar Bear, Black Rhinoceros, and the Siberian Tiger! Between the extremely popular animal theme, beautiful design and extremely low mintage limit, heed our advice - get one (or more) of these colorful, one ounce, pure silver dollar sets while you can! Please see the presentation lower on this page for more information about Tuvalu and its association with Australia. Technology Note The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin. Obverse A full color portrait of adult and young endangered animals in their native habitat. The hands supporting these endangered animals symbolize the human support that will be necessary for them to survive. The legends give the name of each animal and define the theme: WILDLIFE IN NEED, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. Reverse Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II and denomination also appear. Packaging Each coin is encapsulated inside a black leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Specifications Country Tuvalu Mint Perth Mint of Australia Year of Issue 2012 Face Value 5 Dollars (5 x One Dollar) Weight 155.675 g (5 x 31.135 g) Diameter 40.60 mm Gauge (Thickness) 4.00 mm Mintage Limit 5,000 each single coin Finish Proof with Color Composition .999 Fine (Pure) Silver Edge Reeded (milled, serrated) Artist Perth Mint Engravers (obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse) Certificate Individually Numbered The Island Nation of Tuvalu Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean midway between Hawaii and Australia. Its nearest neighbors are Kiribati, Samoa and Fiji. It is comprised of four reef islands and five true atolls. Its population of 11,992 makes it the third-least populated independent country in the world, with only Vatican City and Nauru having fewer inhabitants. It is also the second-smallest member by population of the United Nations. In terms of physical land size, at just 10 square miles Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City, Monaco and Nauru. The first inhabitants of Tuvalu were Polynesian people, who arrived about 3000 years go. The islands came under Great Britain's sphere of influence in the late 19th century. The Ellice Islands were administered by Britain as part of a protectorate from 1892 to 1916 and as part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony from 1916 to 1974. In 1974 the Ellice Islanders voted for separate British dependency status as Tuvalu, separating from the Gilbert Islands which became Kiribati upon independence. Tuvalu became fully independent within The Commonwealth in 1978. with Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state. Because Tuvalu has few natural resources it has been dependent in recent years upon aid from larger, more developed nations, including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Perth Mint of Australia is officially commissioned by the government of Tuvalu to produce legal tender coinage for the island nation. Copyright © 2024 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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