Icon in many meanings – as a Greek word for
image, as a religious work of art, as a characteristic of a famous person or a
thing that stands for something of importance – all is depicted in this coin –
at a first glance or only at a closer look. In year 2022, image of
Marilyn Monroe is depicted as the 3rd release.
Obverse: “ELIZABETH II”, “TOKELAU”, “5
DOLLARS”, “1 OZ FINE SILVER”, Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, “2022”,
textures
Reverse: stylized Marilyn Monroe image, hidden word
“ICON”, textures
FEATURES:
• Innovative and original design
• Limited Mintage of 30,000
• Tokelau Legal Tender
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: Proof-Like
Weight: 1 oz
Diameter: 38mm
Face Value: $5.00 Dollar
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Silver Tips to keep you relatively safe:
1. Silver should weigh 31.1 to 31.8 grams - any heavier it probably is fake, any lighter it probably is fake. The mint will almost never have it lighter than 31.1 as they don't want to cheat you out of silver, and they also will most likely not make it heavier than 31.8 so as to not "give away" free silver. (You can purchase a cheap digital scale here on eBay, you just need a small one weighing grams to the 100th, i.e. 31.18)
2. Get a strong magnet, small and circular in size (can be found at any electronics store or even here on eBay). Hold your silver piece at a 90 degree angle with magnet at the top and let the magnet slide down the surface. If it falls off or slides rapidly, it's probably fake. If it sticks, it's probably fake. It should just glide down the piece almost purposely (sort of slow and controlled, but not too slow). Practice a bit and you will get the hang of it.
3. Hold a piece of known silver on the tip of your finger and, balancing it, take another piece and give it a little tap. You should hear a nice bell ringing tone. If it clinks it probably isn't real.
Even if you don't purchase from me, feel free to contact me with any questions you have regarding silver - I respond quickly and am always glad to help!