Brief Tuvalu History
Tuvalu
The islands were discovered in 1764 by John Byron. formerly known as the Lagoon Islands or the Ellice Islands, the islands comprising Tuvalu have been fully independent since October 1st 1978. The motto on Tuvalu's coat of arms is TUVALU MO TE ATUA. For many years they were part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, but there were continuing problems over racial and linguistic differences, and the Ellice Islands became Tuvalu in October 1975. Tuvalu means "nine islands".

Tuvalu Gold Coins
Tuvalu issued its own coins for the first time only in 1976. Unlike many small countries, Tuvalu does issue coins for circulation, and not just commemoratives, even though its population is only about 9,000

Design
The obverse of this coin depicts the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Raphael Maklouf.
The reverse of this coin shows the Archbishop of Canterbury placing St Edward's Crown upon the head of the new Queen Elizabeth II.

The coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 was one of solemn pomp and pageantry. The sevice, conducted by the archbishop of canterbury, was televised worldwide, so that millionsheard the young Queen Elizabeth take the Coronation Oath binding her to the seviceof the peopleof Britain and thr Commonwealth. To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this momentous occasion, the government of Tuvalu has authorised the Royal Mint to strike a limited number of gold Proof commemorative crowns.

Technical Specifications

Notes on Table
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Fineness = purity of gold alloy.
Gold Content = Actual gold content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order

Tuvalu Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Tuvalu, please look at our original Chard Coins website.