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30 Dollars - Elizabeth II Horse
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH II TUVALU 2008 RDM |
| Reverse description | A finely detailed silhouette of a horse in full gallop, shown in left profile with all four hooves raised off the ground, conveying dynamic motion and naturalistic energy. The figure is rendered in high relief against a deeply mirrored proof field. The fineness designation 9995 PT. and weight denomination 1/5 OZ appear in the upper left and upper right of the field respectively, while the face value 30 DOLLARS is inscribed in a bold legend along the lower rim. |
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Tuvalu's authority to issue collector coinage is effectively licensed through the Perth Mint under arrangements tied to its status as an Australian realm, which is why high-denomination platinum pieces bearing Elizabeth II's effigy appear under a Tuvaluan issuing name despite no domestic mint existing. The 2008 platinum horse belongs to a broader lunar series targeting East Asian collector markets, where platinum premiums were near historic highs that year following a sustained industrial demand spike driven by automotive catalytic converter production.