1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Three-Legged Money Toad) 2018 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Three-Legged Money Toad) 2018 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Three-Legged Money Toad) 2018 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Three-Legged Money Toad

2018 year
Silver (.9999) 31.107 g 40.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Tuvalu
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.68
Currency
Dollar (1976-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.107 g
Diameter
40.6 mm
Thickness
3.21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#131972
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

A money toad gilded in 24-karat gold plating, sitting on a pile of ancient Chinese coins with another coin in its mouth

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
金蟾
P
IJ

Engraver: Ing Ing Jong

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Three-Legged Money Toad coin from Tuvalu is a unique and interesting collector's item, as it features a rare design that is not typically found on coins. The coin's reverse side depicts a three-legged toad, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. This design is particularly significant because Tuvalu is a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean with a predominantly Polynesian population, and the inclusion of this Chinese symbol reflects the cultural diversity of the country. Additionally, the coin's high silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018 P 5000 - - - - - -

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