Information about legend: QUEEN ELIZABETH II TUVALU

Tuvalu is a parliamentary democracy and Commonwealth realm. Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of Tuvalu since the country became independent on 1st October 1978, and was the Head of State of the country until her death in 2022 (coins continued carrying her effigy and legend into 2024, as no effigy of her successor King Charles III was yet approved for use in the country).

Since the Queen resides in the United Kingdom, she was represented in Tuvalu by a Governor General, whom she appoints upon the advice of the Prime Minister of Tuvalu.

The coinage of the country is issued in the monarch's name and had her effigy and legend (in English) on the obverse. Quite often, non-circulating coins also have their face value, date of issue and precious metal content (if any) on the obverse, to free up the reverse for a commemorative or other design.

Note that on some coins the legend is shortened to ELIZABETH II TUVALU (no "Queen").

Gold Fifth-Ounce 2021 Year of the Ox

Tuvalu / Gold Fifth-Ounce 2021 Year of the Ox - Prosperity

The Tuvalu legend of Queen Elizabeth II on a gold coin issued by the Perth Mint.