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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Norton Commando 750
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1976-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley, set against a deeply mirrored black field. The Queen is depicted wearing the George IV State Diadem and a pearl necklace, with fine detail rendered in the hair and facial features. The surrounding legend reads QUEEN ELIZABETH II at the top and 1 DOLLAR TUVALU 2008 at the bottom, all in raised Latin lettering along the coin's inner border. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed coloured representation of the iconic Norton Commando 750 motorcycle dominates the central field, depicted in three-quarter right-facing profile against a vivid streaked background of amber, gold, and deep red evoking motion and speed. The motorcycle is rendered with fine mechanical detail including spoked wheels, twin exhaust pipes, and engine casing. The lower portion of the field features a contrasting black and silver geometric design element. The inscription NORTON in stylised script appears at lower left, with COMMANDO 750 in bold lettering beneath, and the dollar sign denomination $1 at lower right. The Perth Mint's P mintmark appears at lower left near the motorcycle. |
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| Mintage | 2008 P - Proof - 1,500 |
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