Set Description
Tuvalu has a Primary (the only one) S50c, 2012- Date, Proof set that has 32 sets within that category. It has presently 77 eligible coin slots and is basically a dumping ground for all things Tuvalu that are S50c. There are probably at least a half a dozen different sets that could be carved out of those 77 slots. I have asked NGC to create at least 4 new sets and while I wait, I have decided to create custom sets. Advised by NGC Registry that "small sets" will not be created. So "custom sets" will be my only option to showcase these coins!!
Set Goals
This is a 5-coin series and the coins were produced by the Perth Mint for the country of Tuvalu. Who doesn't like baby animals?
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| 2017P Polar Bear S50c |
TUVALU
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S50C 2017P POLAR BEAR COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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Polar Babies - Polar Bear (1)
1/2 Oz Silver - Proof
1st Issue of the Polar Babies Series
Limited Mintage of 5,000 coins
This is the first issue of the colored coin series "Polar Babies". The lovely silver coin shows a polar bear cub in the snow. The polar bear is easily recognized by its distinctive shape, from its round posterior to its pointed black nose. Although the bear's fur looks white, each hair shaft is actually pigment-free and transparent with a hollow core that scatters and reflects visible light, much like what happens with ice and snow. The coin is struck from 1/2 ounce of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's obverse features a polar bear cub in the snow.
The coin’s reverse features the Ian rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date and the monetary denomination.
Tuvalu
Country in Oceania
Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, is an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth. Its 9 islands comprise small, thinly populated atolls and reef islands with palm-fringed beaches and WWII sites. Off Funafuti, the capital, the Funafuti Conservation Area offers calm waters for diving and snorkeling among sea turtles and tropical fish, plus several uninhabited islets sheltering sea birds. ― Google
Capital: Funafuti
Area: 10.04 mi²
Population: 11,204 (2021) World Bank
Gross domestic product: 63.1 million USD (2021) World Bank
Official languages: Tuvaluan, English
Currencies: Australian Dollar, Tuvaluan dollar
Photos taken with Nikon D3300 DSL Camera with attached AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G lens. Adobe Photoshop Elements used to fix any digital artifacts.
Advised by NGC Registry that “small sets” will not be created. Custom set created under the following set name: “StarEagle 2017 Tuvalu Polar Babies Series”
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| 2017P Emperor Penguin S50c |
TUVALU
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S50C 2017P EMPEROR PENGUIN COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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Polar Babies - Emperor Penguin (2)
1/2 Oz Silver - Proof
2nd Issue of the Polar Babies Series
Limited Mintage of 5,000 coins
This is the second issue of the colored coin series "Polar Babies". The lovely silver coin shows an emperor penguin chick resting on ice. Emperor Penguin males and females are extremely similar in plumage and size. Both sexes reach a height of 48 inches on average, and weigh anywhere from 49 to 99 pounds. The dorsal side of the body and head are black, with white bellies and unique pale-yellow breast with bright-yellow ear patches. This particular penguin species is the only one in the world to breed during the Antarctic winter and travels 31 to 75 miles over ice to breeding colonies that can include thousands of individual penguins.
The coin’s reverse features the Ian rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date and the monetary denomination.
Tuvalu
Country in Oceania
Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, is an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth. Its 9 islands comprise small, thinly populated atolls and reef islands with palm-fringed beaches and WWII sites. Off Funafuti, the capital, the Funafuti Conservation Area offers calm waters for diving and snorkeling among sea turtles and tropical fish, plus several uninhabited islets sheltering sea birds. ― Google
Capital: Funafuti
Area: 10.04 mi²
Population: 11,204 (2021) World Bank
Gross domestic product: 63.1 million USD (2021) World Bank
Official languages: Tuvaluan, English
Currencies: Australian Dollar, Tuvaluan dollar
Photos taken with Nikon D3300 DSL Camera with attached AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G lens. Adobe Photoshop Elements used to fix any digital artifacts.
Advised by NGC Registry that “small sets” will not be created. Custom set created under the following set name: “StarEagle 2017 Tuvalu Polar Babies Series”
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| 2017P Arctic Fox S50c |
TUVALU
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S50C 2017P ARCTIC FOX COLORIZED-EARLY RELEASES
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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Polar Babies - Arctic Fox (3)
1/2 Oz Silver - Proof
3rd Issue of the Polar Babies Series
Limited Mintage of 5,000 coins
The third issue of the coin series "Polar Babies" features an Arctic fox pup sitting in the bush. The Arctic Fox can be found in Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Russia, Norway, Scandinavia and Iceland and is perfectly adapted to live in sub-zero temperatures. While the Arctic Fox is most recognizable by its white coat, during the different seasons the fox's coat changes color.
The coin’s reverse features the Ian rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date and the monetary denomination.
Tuvalu
Country in Oceania
Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, is an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth. Its 9 islands comprise small, thinly populated atolls and reef islands with palm-fringed beaches and WWII sites. Off Funafuti, the capital, the Funafuti Conservation Area offers calm waters for diving and snorkeling among sea turtles and tropical fish, plus several uninhabited islets sheltering sea birds. ― Google
Capital: Funafuti
Area: 10.04 mi²
Population: 11,204 (2021) World Bank
Gross domestic product: 63.1 million USD (2021) World Bank
Official languages: Tuvaluan, English
Currencies: Australian Dollar, Tuvaluan dollar
Photos taken with Nikon D3300 DSL Camera with attached AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G lens. Adobe Photoshop Elements used to fix any digital artifacts.
Advised by NGC Registry that “small sets” will not be created. Custom set created under the following set name: “StarEagle 2017 Tuvalu Polar Babies Series”
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| 2017P Harp Seal S50c |
TUVALU
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S50C 2017P HARP SEAL COLORIZED-EARLY RELEASES
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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Polar Babies - Harp Seal (4)
1/2 Oz Silver - Proof
4th Issue of the Polar Babies Series
Limited Mintage of 5,000 coins
The fourth coin in the charming "Polar Babies" series features the cute harp seal. Harp seal pups are famous for their bright, snowy white coats which help them to blend into their surroundings, hiding them from predators and keeping them warm at the same time. When the pups reach three weeks of age, their fluffy white coat starts to molt, revealing a darker, silvery grey colored fur. These incredible creatures are named for the pattern that forms on their back as they grow older which resembles a harp. This pattern is most distinct on male harp seals.
The coin’s reverse features the Ian rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date and the monetary denomination.
Tuvalu
Country in Oceania
Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, is an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth. Its 9 islands comprise small, thinly populated atolls and reef islands with palm-fringed beaches and WWII sites. Off Funafuti, the capital, the Funafuti Conservation Area offers calm waters for diving and snorkeling among sea turtles and tropical fish, plus several uninhabited islets sheltering sea birds. ― Google
Capital: Funafuti
Area: 10.04 mi²
Population: 11,204 (2021) World Bank
Gross domestic product: 63.1 million USD (2021) World Bank
Official languages: Tuvaluan, English
Currencies: Australian Dollar, Tuvaluan dollar
Photos taken with Nikon D3300 DSL Camera with attached AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G lens. Adobe Photoshop Elements used to fix any digital artifacts.
Advised by NGC Registry that “small sets” will not be created. Custom set created under the following set name: “StarEagle 2017 Tuvalu Polar Babies Series”
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| 2017P Sea Otter S50c |
TUVALU
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S50C 2017P Sea Otter Colorized-First Releases
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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Polar Babies - Sea Otter (5)
1/2 Oz Silver - Proof
5th and final Issue of the Polar Babies Series
Limited Mintage of 5,000 coins
The series "Polar Babies" dedicates the fifth and final issue to the sea otter. Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2 ounce of 99,99% silver in proof quality, the coin features a sea otter pup sitting on the ice. The sea otter is an aquatic member of the weasel family and the second smallest marine mammal. Spending most of their time in the water, they have webbed feet, dense, water repellent fur which provides insulation, and nostrils and ears that close when submerged.
The coin’s reverse features the Ian rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date and the monetary denomination.
Tuvalu
Country in Oceania
Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, is an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth. Its 9 islands comprise small, thinly populated atolls and reef islands with palm-fringed beaches and WWII sites. Off Funafuti, the capital, the Funafuti Conservation Area offers calm waters for diving and snorkeling among sea turtles and tropical fish, plus several uninhabited islets sheltering sea birds. ― Google
Capital: Funafuti
Area: 10.04 mi²
Population: 11,204 (2021) World Bank
Gross domestic product: 63.1 million USD (2021) World Bank
Official languages: Tuvaluan, English
Currencies: Australian Dollar, Tuvaluan dollar
Photos taken with Nikon D3300 DSL Camera with attached AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G lens. Adobe Photoshop Elements used to fix any digital artifacts.
Advised by NGC Registry that “small sets” will not be created. Custom set created under the following set name: “StarEagle 2017 Tuvalu Polar Babies Series”
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