5 Cents - Elizabeth II - 2'nd Portrait (1976 - 1985)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3 |
| Weight (g) | 2.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.07 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Arnold Machin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by John Donald
Lettering:
TUVALU
5c
1981
Description:
Tiger shark, denomination and date.
Tiger sharks are large, typically up to 3 m long, but as large as 5 m, voracious predators. They are named for the dark vertical stripes on young Tiger sharks, which mostly disappear as they mature. They will hunt, kill, and eat almost anything that swims, and have powerful enough jaws to crack open turtle shells.
TUVALU
5c
1981
Description:
Tiger shark, denomination and date.
Tiger sharks are large, typically up to 3 m long, but as large as 5 m, voracious predators. They are named for the dark vertical stripes on young Tiger sharks, which mostly disappear as they mature. They will hunt, kill, and eat almost anything that swims, and have powerful enough jaws to crack open turtle shells.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 26,000 | Very Common | |
| 1976 | 20,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1981 | Very Common | ||
| 1981 | Proof | Common | |
| 1985 | Very Common |