5 Tala - Elizabeth II VE Day
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 31.55 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tokelau (New Zealand) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 5 Tala 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1978-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.55 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
1/2 figures of royal couple facing within beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
VE DAY CELEBRATIONS 8TH MAY
1945
$5 LIMA TALA
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Tala - Elizabeth II (VE Day) 1997 coin from Tokelau (New Zealand) is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), which marked the end of World War II in Europe. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Union Jack flag on the other, symbolizing the victory of the Allied forces and the end of the war.
