2010 Tuvalu $1 Great Warrior Series-Knight Proof, 1 oz. Silver - Perth Mint

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2010 Perth Mint Great Warrior Series Knight 1 oz Silver Proof Coin C omes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, and a presentation display case. The coins are issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, a Polynesian Island. All coins in the series weigh 31.135 grams, have a diameter of 40.60 mm, and a thickness of 4.00 mm. Each proof quality coin is 1 oz of 99.9 percent pure silver. Front/Obverse The obverse is a profile of Queen Elizabeth II designed by artist Raphael Maklouf. Rear/Reverse The reverse shows a full-color knight, heavily-armed, bearing two swords and a mace (a bludgeoning weapon with an armor-penetrating head.) The portrayal includes heraldic motifs, originally used to identify knights in battle. The knight is a renowned battle figure from the middle ages through the early Renaissance.The Perth Mint was founded in 1899 as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint and passed to Australian ownership in 1970. Perth Mint is a well known developer and supplier of precious metal products.