The Tuvaluan Dollar is the currency of Tuvalu - a small nation in the Pacific Ocean. Tuvalu has never had banknotes of its own, and has been issuing coins since 1976; these circulate together with coins of the Australian Dollar, which is also legal tender in the country, and to which the Tuvaluan Dollar is pegged.
The Australian Perth Mint issues a large variety of non-circulating legal tender coins under the authority of Tuvalu. Some of these are in the silver five-ounce format (abbreviated as 5 oz). Strictly speaking, they are not bullion as they are priced at a premium and are targeted at collectors who appreciate them for their artistic merit and collectable value and not just for their precious metal content.
This coin features the twelve Signs of the Zodiac.
The mint says about it: The 12 zodiac signs, each with unique traits and energies, have long been linked to various mythological deities, particularly goddesses. These associations help illuminate the strengths, mysteries, and characteristics inherent in each sign, offering deeper insights into personal astrology.
The coin’s reverse features a centrepiece symbolising the sun, perfectly encased by a ring segmented into 12 unique zodiac symbols. Each astrological sign's accompanying goddess is illustrated in colour against a backdrop of an enchanting blue sky. |