1 ozt Tautu Porcupine Fish 999 Silver Coin

Content: 1 troy oz. of .999 fine silver

Mint: Scottsdale Mint for Tokelau New Zealand

Series: Marine Life or Tokelau Sealife

Denomination: 5 dollars

Weight: 31.1 g

Purity: 99.9%

Year: 2021

Subject:
The coin depicts a porcupine fish, a type of pufferfish known for its spiny body that can inflate when threatened.

Text:
The coin clearly labels the fish as "PORCUPINE FISH" and also includes the word "TAUTU" which likely refers to a specific type of porcupine fish or a local name for it in Tokelauan.

Design:
The background features a geometric pattern, possibly representing a traditional design or a stylized depiction of ocean waves.

It is a collectible item, often sought after by numismatists and those interested in unique silver coins.

The coin's design includes intricate patterns in the background, adding to its aesthetic appeal.

Material and Purity:
The coin is made of 1 ounce of 0.999 pure silver. 

Origin:
The coin is issued by Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand, and minted by the Scottsdale Mint. 

Collectibility:
This coin is popular among collectors and investors due to its unique design and silver content. 

Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II, as indicated by "ELIZABETH II" and her effigy.

Design Element: A prominent image of a traditional Tokelauan basket or container with a cross symbol is featured, along with the inscription "TOKELAU I TE ATUA" (Tokelau in God).

The image shows the obverse side of a 2021 Tokelau 1 oz Silver $5 coin, likely from the "Marine Life" or "Tokelau Sealife" series, which features different marine animals each year. 

Key features visible on the coin include:

Tuluma:
This is a wooden tackle box traditionally used by Tokelauan fishermen and is inscribed with "Tokelau mot e Atua," meaning "Tokelau for God," reflecting the influence of Christianity in Tokelau.