One Dollar 2021 Chinese New Year, Coin from Tuvalu - 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: QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1 DOLLAR TUVALU 2021.

The reverse of the coin is coloured and depicts an ornate Chinese dragon. Vertically,on four lanterns, the inscription 新年快乐 (Happy New Year).

The Perth Mint's P mint mark is on the right.

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, coloured.
Issued in a PNC.
Perth Mint Item ID: 21I15AAA
Issue price: AU$ 19.95, US$ 14.28

The coin comes on a beautifully illustrated envelope affixed with official AUD 1.10 and AUD 3.30 stamps featuring a pictorial postmark including the words: First day of issue 8 January 2021 CHRISTMAS ISLAND WA 6798. Seal of Authenticity The Happy Chinese New Year 2021 Stamp and Coin Cover includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.

Commemorative Stamp and Coin Covers (sometimes referred to as Postal Numismatic Covers) were inspired by the concept of the ‘first day cover’ – a postage stamp on a cover (envelope, postcard or package) franked on the first day of issue. Comprising a themed envelope featuring one or more Australia Post stamps and a specially designed Australian coin, Stamp and Coin Covers have become extremely popular among collectors and gift buyers.