The Effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, denomination below
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II
1 DOLLAR TUVALU
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Aplysina fistularis, commonly known as the yellow sponge or yellow tube sponge, is a species of sea sponge in the order Verongiida. Aplysina fistularis is a golden or orange-brown color with a conulose surface. The animal is abundant in the Caribbean, where it is commonly found in reefs of open water areas.
