This Silver coin is the 4th issue of the Gods of Olympus series and first issue of the goddesses of Greek mythology.
This Silver coin is the 4th issue of the Gods of Olympus series and first issue of the goddesses of Greek mythology.
Hera is one of the twelve Olympians in Greek mythology. Along with Zeus, she is the most powerful goddess of Olympus. Hera is the sister and wife of Zeus, her parents are Kronos and Rhea, two Titans. Her siblings are Hestia, Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter and Hades. Hera is the goddess of marriage, hearth and family and the patroness of wives and children.
Queen Elizabeth II graces the obverse of all 2022 Tuvalu Gods of Olympus Silver Coins. This design is the popular 1998 depiction of Queen Elizabeth II from Ian Rank-Broadley. Designed as the fourth-generation portrait of Her Majesty for British coinage, this design proved so popular that it is still in use with various Commonwealth Nations in 2022.
Hera is depicted in the reverse design of 2022 1 oz Tuvalu Hera Silver Coins. Her figure is shown in a seated position upon a throne in the Temple of Hera. The design shows a lion seated at her right side and a peacock standing to her left. She is clutching a lotus staff in her left hand as she sits.