Gold Ounce 2021 Tautu - Porcupine Fish, Coin from Tokelau - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ~ ELIZABETH II ~ TOKELAU 2021 ~ 100 DOLLARS.

Above the value and denomination, divided by the Queen's portrait, the precious metal content: 1 oz. 9999 FINE GOLD (one troy ounce of 99.99% gold).

Below the Queen's effigy, the national badge of Tokelau depicting a "tuluma" - a traditional Tokelauan carved wooden “tackle box” used by local fishermen. A cross in the centre of the tuluma and the inscription below, TOKELAU MO TE ATUA ("Tokelau for God"; the inscription is not shown on this coin) reflect the strong influence of Christianity in Tokelau.

The rim is decorated with a geometric pattern. The portrait and the symbol below are frosted.

The reverse design depicts a porcupine fish swimming in the ocean.

Around above, the inscription TAUTU (the name of the fish in the local language of Tokelau); around below, PORCUPINE FISH.

The background is decorated with thin lines representing the water of the ocean.

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in capsule.