TUVALU, 1 DOLLAR, 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BARBIE, 2009, 1OZ, IN SOUTH AFRICA

Tuvalu, 1 dollar, 50th Anniversary of Barbie, 2009, 1oz, Silver Proof, Doll Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Tuvalu Metal Purity:    Silver 0.999 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   2009 Weight:   31,1 CoA:   Yes Face Value:   1 dollar Dimensions:   40,6     Quality:   Proof     Mintage:   20000   Coin has some scratches, capsule has attritions Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over fifty years, and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parody of the doll and her lifestyle. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.