Silver Ounce 2023 Minted Mini - James Bond, Coin from Tuvalu - detailed information

The obverse of the coin displays the Fourth Definitive Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials IRB are below the neck truncation.

Below the portrait are the dates of the Queen's reign, 1952 - 2022.

On two lines above the portrait, the monarch's legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II; below the portrait, on three lines the face value 1 DOLLAR, the name of the issuing country TUVALU and the date of issue 2023.

In smaller letters near the base, the precious metal content, 1 oz 9999 Ag (one troy ounce of 99.99% silver).

The reverse of the coin is coloured and represents a cartoon-style drawing of James Bond, the main character in a series of books and films. He holds a gun in his right hand and a cocktail glass in his left hand.

There is no inscription.

Silver content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, coloured, special shape.
Packaging: accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is coin is presented in an upright clear acrylic case and branded shipper.
Perth Mint SKU: 23M29AAA
Release date: 16 May 2023.
Issue price: AU$ 149.00

The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles III; however, as there was no portrait of the king approved for use in Tuvalu yet, the obverse of the coin portrays a "Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse" with the dates of her reign - "1952 - 2022".