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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Sea Horse
| Issuer | Government of Tuvalu |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the third portrait by Raphael David Maklouf, depicting the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem and a pearl necklace. The legend 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II' arcs along the upper field, while the denomination '2 DOLLARS' appears at the lower left and the issuer name 'TUVALU' at the lower right, both separated from the portrait by the coin's raised rim. |
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| Reverse description | A finely detailed depiction of two seahorses (Hippocampus sp.) rendered in high relief, their characteristic segmented bodies and curled tails prominently displayed amid a naturalistic arrangement of seaweed and coral fronds occupying the left and lower fields. The legend 'TUVALU MARINE LIFE' arcs along the upper right portion of the field, and the date '2010' appears in the lower exergual area. The composition conveys a vivid underwater scene with exceptional sculptural depth. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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