TUVALU $10 1980 80TH BIRTH QM

Tuvalu is one of those island nations in the South Pacific that you almost never hear about. Originally it was known as Gilbert and Ellice Islands, but got its independence in 1978 as Tuvalu. The population is 11,204 and it covers just 26 square miles. In 1980 when this silver crownsized $10.00 was made the Queen was still their Monarch. This silver proof $10.00 was issued to honour the Queen Mother’s 80th birthday and it has Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. So it is Mother and Daughter. This is one coin you almost never see, it is choice Proof and struck in silver. We have just 10 examples in stock.