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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Moon Landing
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, depicted wearing the George IV State Diadem with elaborate floral and heraldic ornaments, along with a pearl drop earring and necklace. The portrait, rendered in high relief, is the fourth definitive effigy as sculpted by Raphael Maklouf. The circular legend reads 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II' above and '50 CENTS TUVALU 2009' below, distributed around the periphery of the field. |
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| Reverse description | Central design features a three-dimensional gold-plated sculptural applique of a full-suited astronaut standing on the textured lunar surface, planting the American flag. The raised gold-plated figure stands in high relief against a milled background depicting the cratered moon landscape. A border of small raised stars runs along the upper periphery. The legend '40th Anniversary' arcs across the upper field in italic script, with 'Landing on the Moon' inscribed diagonally in the lower right field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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