Coin | Gold Ounce 2024 Terra |
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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 is the sixth design in the Terra (Earth) series by the Pressburg Mint, which features a new design every year.
The mint says about it: Earth - in Latin, Terra - is our only home. It provides every resource needed for life, but our lifestyle has left a mark on it. This coin addresses importance of protection of environment and improvement of our relationship to the planet Earth. Fulfilling our needs is as equally important as keeping Earth a viable place for future generations. |
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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 rim, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: CHARLES III - 2024 TOKELAU 1 OZ FINE GOLD 9999.
The inscription includes the metal content - one troy ounce of 99.99% gold.
The background is textured. The rim is decorated with compass numbering. |
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Reverse | |
On textured background, the reverse design shows a stylised map of the world, with a compass rose below.
Around above, the inscription, SERVA ME, SERVABO TE (from Latin: protect me, and I will protect you). Around below, the name of the series and the date of issue, TERRA 2024, followed by the face value 100 DOLLARS.
The rim is decorated with compass numbering. |
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Reverse Inscription |
SERVA ME, SERVABO TE TERRA 2024 100 DOLLARS |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Gold content (Troy oz.): 1.000 Finish: proof-like. Relief height: 0.2 mm. Packaging: in capsule and gift box, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Release price: EUR 2,945.00.
Mintage of these coins seems to be "on demand". The company announces on its web site the mintage limit of the coin, and the number of currently minted coins.
As of 23 March 2025, there were 18 minted coins of this kind. |
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