| Coin | Silver Ounce 2020 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 - including in the internationally popular silver ounce format.
This is the second issue in the Terra (Earth) series issued by the Pressburg Mint based in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is the first legal tender of the series, issued for Tokelau - the first issue was a "silver round" with no legal tender value.
The mint says about the coin:
Earth - "Terra" in Latin, is our only home. It provides every resource needed for life, but our actions have left a mark on it. The level of CO2 is now at its highest in 4 million years, global temperatures are reaching new highs, glaciers are melting and sea levels are rising. This coin addresses the importance of protecting the environment and highlights the need of cooperation in tackling climate problems, no matter which side of the planet we live on.
The coin is minted using LBMA-certified 1oz 999/1000 silver blanks, undergoing a thorough cleaning process before striking. |
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The obverse design shows a map of Asia, Australia and Oceania; a star pinpoints the position of Tokelau. 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.
Below left, a stylised flower. The rim is decorated with stylised compass numbering.
Around above, the face value 5 DOLLARS. Above that, a tiny badge of Tokelau depicting a tuluma, which is a traditional Tokelauan carved wooden “tackle box” used by local fishermen. Below the value, the GPS coordinates of Tokelau: 9°11'59.0"S 171°50'57.3"W.
Around right, the legend of the monarch: ELIZABETH II - TOKELAU. Around below, the name of the series and the date of issue, TERRA 2020. |
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The reverse design shows a map of Europe, Africa, North America and South America; a star pinpoints the position of Bratislava. Below, a stylised compass rose.
Around above, the inscription 1oz FINE SILVER 999 (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver). Above that, the logo of the Pressburg Mint. Below the inscription, the GPS coordinates of Bratislava: 48°08'19.20"N 17°05'60.00"E.
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 2020. |
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SERVA ME, SERVABO TE. TERRA 2020 |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Silver content (Troy oz.): 1.000
Mintage limit: 20,000 bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated) coins and 10,000 proof-like coins.
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. |
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