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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Qi Lin and Unicorn
2018 year| Silver (.9999) | 62.213 g | 40.60 mm |
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.35 |
| Currency | Dollar (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.213 g |
| Diameter | 40.60 mm |
| Thickness | 6.42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#152218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The Qi Lin portrayed with an equine body covered with the scales of a fish and either antlers or a single horn – the latter responsible for it being referred to as the ‘the Chinese unicorn’.
The horse-like unicorn, with a single horn projecting from its forehead, has been portrayed since antiquity including the Indus Valley Civilization more than 4,500 years ago.
Lettering:
麒麟
IJ
UNICORN
Engraver: Ing Ing Jong
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Qi Lin and Unicorn coin from Tuvalu is a unique and interesting collector's item, as it features a mythical creature (the unicorn) alongside a real-life animal (the Qi Lin) that is considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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