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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Australia's Blue-Ringed Octopus
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#76 |
| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara and pearl earring, rendered in the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait style. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 1 DOLLAR, the issuer TUVALU, and the date 2008 are arranged in the lower field flanking the portrait. The design is set within a plain polished field characteristic of proof coinage. |
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| Reverse description | A vividly coloured depiction of a blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena sp.) rendered in full colour against a lightly detailed aquatic background suggesting a sandy seabed. The creature's characteristic iridescent blue rings are prominently highlighted across its yellow and brown mottled body and tentacles. The inscription AUSTRALIA'S BLUE-RINGED OCTOPUS is positioned in the upper field in two lines. The surrounding border is a polished mirror proof finish contrasting with the coloured central design. |
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| Mintage | 2008 P - Proof - 5,000 |
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