Coin | Gold Tenth-Ounce 2022 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, and has also authorised some foreign mints to issue bullion coins under its jurisdiction - such as this one.
This is the fourth 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 design shows a map of Asia, Australia and Oceania; the continents are textured with an ethnic motif. On the right, the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, by Ian Rank-Broadley; his initials IRB are in tiny letters below the neck truncation.
Around above, the face value 10 DOLLARS. Around right, the legend of the monarch: ELIZABETH II - TOKELAU. Around below, the name of the series and the date of issue, TERRA 2022.
The rim is decorated with stylised compass numbering. |
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The reverse design shows a map of Europe, Africa, North America and South America; the continents are textured with an ethnic motif. Between the continents, a stylised compass rose.
Around above, the inscription 1/10 oz FINE GOLD 9999 (one tenth of a troy ounce of 99.99% gold).
Around right, 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 2022.
The rim is decorated with stylised compass numbering. |
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Reverse Inscription |
1/10 oz FINE GOLD 9999 SERVA ME, SERVABO TE TERRA 2022 |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Gold content (Troy oz.): 0.100 Finish: proof-like. Issue price: 224.00 EUR
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 3 March 2023, there were 319 minted coins of this kind. Minted as of 4 October 2023: 372 pieces. |
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See also |
Coins and rounds in the Terra series include: - 1 oz Silver Round, Terra, (Slovakia) 2018 - 1 oz Silver, Terra, Tokelau 2020 - 1 oz Gold, Terra, Tokelau 2021 - 1/10 oz Gold, Terra, Tokelau 2021 - 1 oz Silver, Terra, Tokelau 2021 - 1 oz Gold, Terra, Tokelau 2022 - 1/10 oz Gold, Terra, Tokelau 2022 - 1 oz Silver, Terra, Tokelau 2022 - 1 oz Gold, Terra, Niue 2023 - 1/10 oz Gold, Terra, Niue 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Terra, Niue 2023
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