Gold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish, Coin from Tokelau - detailed information

Gold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish, Coin from Tokelau
CoinGold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish

Tokelau, known previously as the Tokelau Islands, is a dependent territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean. It uses the New Zealand Dollar as circulation currency, but has been issuing a variety of non-circulating coins since 1978. These are denominated in dollars or "Tala" (the local word for dollar) and cents.

The country has also authorised some foreign mints to issue non circulating bullion coins under its jurisdiction, such as this 1 oz (one ounce) gold coin.

This design is part of a series of bullion coins called Marine Life (or Tokelau Sealife), and features the Longfin Bannerfish.

The country of issue, Tokelau, comprises three small coral atolls located in the South Pacific Ocean. Schools of fish are attracted to these isolated islands, including many different species like ruby snapper, yellowfin tuna, dolphinfish and sharks. In 2011, Tokelau declared 123,178 square miles to become a shark sanctuary. This sanctuary prohibits commercial fishing of all sharks and reduces shark mortality in its waters while causing an increase on all species of fish because they feel safer there due to the sanctuary status.

MintAPMEX Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 100
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Obverse
Tokelau / Gold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays the bust of King Charles III, which depicts him bare-headed (uncrowned) and wearing a suit and tie, facing left.

Below the shoulder truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials DT (for Dan Thorne).

Around, the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value of the coin: CHARLES III TOKELAU 2024 100 DOLLARS.

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

Below the King'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") reflect the strong influence of Christianity in Tokelau.

The rim is decorated with a geometric pattern.

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III TOKELAU 2024 100 DOLLARS
Reverse
Tokelau / Gold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish - reverse photo

The reverse design depicts a longfin bannerfish: a striped fish with a dorsal fin that is elongated upwards.

Around left, the inscription LAULAUFAU (the name of the fish in the local language of Tokelau); around right, LONGFIN BANNERFISH.

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

Reverse Inscription LAULAUFAU LONGFIN BANNERFISH
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Notes

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

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Gold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish: Details
CountryTokelau
CurrencyTokelau Dollar
Coin TypeGold Ounce (1 oz), Bullion
Issued2024
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne
Face Value100 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage100
CurrentYes
MaterialGold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size34.0000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDLBRP-ORRC-MPGV-OMNY
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Gold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish: Photos
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Gold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish: Photo 2024 Tokelau 1 oz Gold Longfin Bannerfish BU / thumbnail 2024 Tokelau 1 oz Gold Longfin Bannerfish BU
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Gold Ounce 2024 Laulaufau - Longfin Bannerfish: Photo 2024 Tokelau 1 oz Gold Longfin Bannerfish BU / thumbnail 2024 Tokelau 1 oz Gold Longfin Bannerfish BU
Copyright: APMEX
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