2022 Tuvalu Games Through the Ages 2 oz Silver Antiqued

2022 Tuvalu Games Through the Ages 2oz Silver Antiqued

This incredibly intriguing 2022 Tuvalu Games Through the Ages 2oz Silver Antiqued coin is quite unique in its presentation. Produced by The Perth Mint, the design certainly captures your attention, and the application of the antiqued finish creates the appearance of a true ancient artifact.

As stated by the mint,

"Games were played by ancient civilisations as competitive recreation and represent one of humanity’s oldest forms of social interaction. Despite modern electronic alternatives, many continue to provide entertaining group activities strongly associated with joyous times, including Christmas and summer vacations. The coin’s centre features a 24-carat plated stainless steel insert representing noughts and crosses, also known as tic tac toe, a ‘three-in-a-row’ challenge believed to have evolved from the ancient Roman game of terni lapilli (three pebbles)."

Ancient Artifact Theme

As a legal tender release by Tuvalu, the obverse displays a small image of the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the top rim, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, highlighted by an antique finish. Encircling the coin's center is a linear design broken into 1/4 circles. A top is also featured near the bottom. Inscriptions encircling the rim include, "QUEEN ELIZABETH II . 2 oz 9999 Ag . 2022 . 2 DOLLARS . TUVALU."

The coin's reverse features symbols meant to showcase different games within a ring of circles. Clockwise from the top, they symbolise playing cards, dominoes, a spinning dice, chess, snakes and ladders, terni lapilli, mahjong, draughts (or checkers), knucklebones, backgammon, and dice. Also included on the reverse is a background pattern and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Low Mintage Premium Offering

This low mintage (2,500), highly-collectible 2022 Tuvalu Games Through the Ages 2oz Silver Antiqued premium offering is produced by The Perth Mint for Tuvalu. The presentation of the coin is as intriguing as the coin itself. The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Highlights

• 2022 Tuvalu Games Through the Ages 2oz Silver Antiqued.
• Produced by Australia Perth Mint for Tuvalu.
• Very limited mintage of only 2,500 for worldwide distribution!
• Contains 2 troy oz of 9999 Fine Silver.
• The antiqued finish greatly adds to the overall ancient artifact effect of this powerful design!
• Obverse displays the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. "QUEEN ELIZABETH II . 2 oz 9999 Ag . 2022 . 2 DOLLARS . TUVALU."
• The reverse features symbols that showcase different games within a ring of circles. The mint's 'P' mark is inscribed.
• The coin arrives in a classic display case with a clear lid in a themed shipper. Includes COA.
• Legal tender in Tuvalu.