2025 Tuvalu 1 oz Silver 50th Anniv. of Color TV in Australia
2025 Tuvalu 1 oz Silver 50th Anniv. of Color TV in Australia
In the spring of 1975, a vibrant transformation swept across Australian living rooms as color television broadcasting officially commenced. This modern silver coin celebrates the golden anniversary of that technological milestone. Struck from one troy ounce of 99.9 percent pure silver, the piece serves as a creative tribute to five decades of colorful broadcasting history. The reverse design captures the nostalgia of early television, displaying a classic TV set with the words "50 YEARS" prominently featured on the screen. On the obverse, the coin bears the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, alongside inscriptions indicating the 2025 year of issue, the one-dollar denomination, and the weight and purity of the precious metal. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the government of Tuvalu, this proof-quality release is limited to a global mintage of 2,000 pieces. It offers a fascinating look at how a single technological shift permanently changed the media landscape.
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .999 |
| Diameter | 40.9 mm |
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