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Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Itchy & Scratchy 2021 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin.
DESIGN
The reverse of the coin portrays the logo from The Itchy & Scratchy Show, a fictional animated cartoon featured in The Simpsons. The design also includes Matt Groening’s signature and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2021 year-date, the coin’s weight and fineness and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin’s obverse.
PRESENTATION
Each coin is presented in a clear acrylic case, allowing both sides of the coin to be displayed, and is packaged within a themed shipper. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Technical Specifications
Silver Content (Troy oz) | 1 |
Monetary Denomination (TVD) | 1 |
Fineness (% purity) | 99.99 |
Minimum Gross Weight (g) | 31.107 |
Maximum Diameter (mm) | 40.90 |
Maximum Thickness (mm) | 3.50 |
Maximum Mintage | 5,000 |
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