Obverse: depicts Queen Elizabeth II being crowned. The Queen's name and title 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II', the name of the country of origin 'TUVALU' and the year of issue '1993' are embossed alongside. The obverse of the coin was designed by Raphael David Maklouf.
Reverse: depicts a leatherback turtle. The outer ring of the coin bears the words 'ENDANGERED WILDLIFE' and the denomination '20 DOLLARS' below.
About the coin: This Tuvalu silver coin commemorates the protection of the Leatherback Turtle, one of the most endangered species. The coin was issued in 1993.