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Obverse of 1976 Tuvalu Proof Set
Obverse of 1976 Proof Set

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Reverse of 1976 Tuvalu Proof Set
Reverse of 1976 Tuvalu Proof Set

Reverse of 1985 Tuvalu Uncirculated Set
Reverse of 1985 Tuvalu Uncirculated Set

Reverse of 1985 Tuvalu Uncirculated Set
Reverse of 1985 Tuvalu Uncirculated Set

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". This possibly explains why the natives used to wear few clothes, as they would require an extra 991 islands to form 1,000 islands dressing. Perhaps they could market "nine islands dressing" instead!

Coin Specifications
DenominationDiameterWeightAlloy
One Dollar3316Cupro-nickel
Fifty Cents31.6415.55Cupro-nickel
Twenty Cents28.5011.31Cupro-nickel
Ten Cents23.605.655Cupro-nickel
Five Cents19.412.83Cupro-nickel
Two Cents21.595.18Bronze
One Cent17.532.59Bronze

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.

Tuvalu Coin Sets For Sale
DateQuantityDescriptionMintageAvailabilityPrice £Price $
19767Proof Set20,000Yes£25$40
19857Uncirculated Set Yes£20$37

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.
Avail = Availability

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