| Coin | Silver Ounce 2020 John Wayne |
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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 ounce format (abbreviated as 1 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 silver coin is part of a long running series by the Perth Mint featuring famous movies and actors, and is dedicated to John Wayne.
The Mint says about it:
One of the most enduringly popular actors of the 20th century, John Wayne is remembered as a Hollywood icon. Known for legendary roles in films such as Red River (1948), Rio Bravo (1959) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1952), Wayne is beloved by millions of fans around the world - many who would love this pure silver keepsake. |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark | Letter P |
Total Mintage | 15,000 |
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| Obverse | |
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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 oz 9999 Ag 2020 TUVALU 1 DOLLAR.
The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content. "1 oz 9999 Ag" means "one ounce of 99.99% silver" ("Ag" is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver). |
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The coin depicts John Wayne in profile wearing his trademark cowboy hat, against a representation of the Hollywood legend on horseback.
Around above left, his nickname THE DUKE™.
The Perth Mint’s P mint mark is below left. In small letters on the right, behind the actor's back, the designer's initials LB, for Lucas Bowers. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
THE DUKE™ |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Mintage comprised of 14,000 bullion coins in capsule, plus 1,000 in a blister card. |
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| See also |
Coins featuring John Wayne, and issued for Tuvalu include:
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, John Wayne, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Coloured Proof, John Wayne, 2020
- 1 oz Silver, John Wayne, 2020
- 1 oz Silver, John Wayne, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Coloured Proof, John Wayne, 2022
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