2010 Lunar Year of the Tiger Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition)
| Name | 2010 Lunar Year of the Tiger Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition) |
|---|---|
| Composition | 999 Silver, Tiger is gilded in 999.9 gold. |
| Diameter |
38 millimeter |
| Weight |
1 ounce |
| Face Value |
2 Dollars (Tuvalu Currency) |
| Limited Mintage |
40,000 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The obverse design features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The effigy is encircled by the characters "QUEEN ELIZABETH II．2010．TUVALU．TWO DOLLARS．". |
| Image：Reverse |
The reverse design features a picture of an awe-inspiring and extraordinary vigorous tiger standing on a rock. A peony and pine tree are on the left and right sides of the tiger respectively. In Chinese culture, Peony, the king of flowers, stands for wealth, luck and well-being; the pine tree is the chief of trees symbolizing longevity and vitality. The tiger is gilded in 999.9 gold and the whole pattern is presented by elegant Chinese painting, increasing the value of collecting this silver coin. The outlines of Taiwan and Mount Yu, the highest mountain in Taiwan, are displayed and viewed within a rhombic latent image when turning the coin slightly to the right and the left respectively. |