Silver Ounce 2018 Mago-Taguta - Leopard Shark, 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 2018 · ~ FIVE DOLLARS - 1 oz 999 Silver ~.

Below the Queen's effigy is 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 AUA ("Tokelau for God") reflect the strong influence of Christianity in Tokelau.

The reverse design shows the image of a leopard shark as it swims through a bed of kelp in the sea, which is its preferred habitat in the warm, tropical waters of the Pacific.

Around above, the inscription MAGO-TAGUTA - LEOPARD SHARK. Around below, TOKELAU.

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: loose, or 20 coins in mint tube, or 500 in sealed monster box.