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Tuvalu 10 Cents 1976  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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You don't often see that creature on a coin, Hondo.
My American Silver Eagle collection http://goccf.com/t/448125My random silver coin collection http://goccf.com/t/449270My MS-70 silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490829My dragon silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490859My silver Libertad collection https://goccf.com/t/491087 |
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Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Very nice Hondo Boguss. I like the crab on the reverse.
Errers and Varietys.
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When Tuvalu had their own coins (1976 - 1994), all featured a sea creature on the reverse. They crank out commemoratives by the boatload (minted in Perth) as a major source of their income. From what I gather, they now use Australian coins (perhaps specially marked) - hopefully someone can clarify this. Here's my other Tuvaluan coin - 2 Cents 1976 featuring a stingray.  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Another nice Tuvalu, Hondo.
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Here's my other Tuvaluan coin - 2 Cents 1976 featuring a stingray. Very nice!  Errers and Varietys.
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Tonga's first circulating coinage featured Queen Salote Tupou III on the obverse, who ruled from 1918 until her death in 1965. The reverse featured Tu'i Malila, a Radiated Tortoise ( Geochelone radiata) given to the Tongan Royal Family by Captain Cook in 1777. The tortoise, originally from Madagascar, passed away in 1966, 6 months after Queen Salote. 2 Seniti 1967 - Queen Salote Tupou III  1 Seniti 1968 - King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (1965-2006) on the obverse  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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A nice pair, Hondo. |
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Thanks, GLB!
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Nice pair Hondo. Errers and Varietys.
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Thanks, Errers!
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Very nice, HB! |
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Thanks, jbuck!
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A few animals.  2013 Sacagawea Proof Dollar |
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