2022 Silver Tokelau Terra 1 oz BU

The 2022 1 oz Tokelau Terra Silver Coin is the third annual offering of the beautiful Tokelau Terra series, which is minted by the Pressburg Mint in Bratislava, Slovakia, and is .999 pure silver. Chosen under the theme of 'environmental stewardship', the coin illustrates on both sides of its obverse and reverse a stylised map of the entire world, surrounded by an ornate compass-gauge border and the Latin motto 'Serva Me, Servabo Te' — 'Protect me, I will protect you.'

This coin, a legal tender of Tokelau, a New Zealand dependent territory in the Pacific Ocean, is a popular collectible for cartography fans, eco-conscious collectors, and those who appreciate the coin's uniquely timely and artistic design theme.

The Tokelau Terra Series — Origins and Evolution

The Terra series started as a silver round in 2018 from the Slovakian Pressburg mint and then developed into an annual sovereign coin series in 2020 issued on the legal tender of Tokelau. This 2022 commemorative coin is the third annual coin in the Terra series from Tokelau, following the 2020 and 2021 releases. The series has continued with later issues under Niue's sovereign authority issued in 2023 and again in 2024, and a switch to Tokelau issuing authority in 2024, all with the same design theme and minting partner.

The core concept of each of the Terra series is the same: a stylized graphic of the world map divided between the obverse and reverse; the subtle changes in background and decorations from year to year provide an incentive for collectors to seek out the complete collection.

Design Theme — Protecting Our Planet

Themes of environmental responsibility are the main message of this series. The Pressburg Mint's concept is that Earth, or 'Terra' in Latin, is the only habitat of Man, and it contains everything we need to survive, but it also shows the imprint of Man's actions upon it. The design and Latin motto of the coin have been chosen to reflect the significance of environmental protection and the importance of cooperation in response to climate change wherever they live.

Obverse Design — The Pacific Hemisphere

• Represents a stylized map of the world with the Pacific in the center; Asia, Oceania and Australia are depicted in an artistic paisley pattern.
• The ocean regions are depicted with a special grid-line pattern, giving an antique, yet accurate, cartography feel.
• The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (1998) is shown on the inset.
• Tokelau is indicated by a star in the map.
• The design is surrounded by a detailed border resembling a compass rose with degrees ranging from 0 to 360.
• The inscription reads 'ELIZABETH II,' 'TOKELAU,' the year and the '5 DOLLARS' denomination.

Reverse Design — The Atlantic Hemisphere

• Depicts the world map for the Atlantic side, including Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
• Uses the same paisley landmass design and grid line ocean pattern for visual continuity.
• Features an elaborate stylized compass rose in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
• The 1 OZ FINE SILVER designation is included, along with the Latin motto SERVA ME, SERVABO TE ('Save me, I will save myself').

Why Collect the Tokelau Terra Series?

• Unique design concept: a complete world map across obverse and reverse with intricate artistic detail.
• Appeals to cartography and geography collectors, as well as silver stackers.
• Legal tender support from the sovereign state of Tokelau, not private mints.
• Timely environmental theme appealing to socially-minded collectors.
• Available in Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof-Like finishes, offering choice depending on budget and preference.
• Part of a multi-year, multi-jurisdictional series with evolving numismatic content.

Packaging & Delivery from BOLD

• Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip.
• All BOLD domestic orders of $199 or more ship FREE.
• Every order ships fully insured — domestic and international.
• Expected to ship within 1 business day of cleared payment.
• Buy-back available — BOLD's Sell To Us program accepts Pressburg Mint coins.