1 Tala (Independence) – Samoa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of Independence

Samoa

Context

Year: 2012

Issuer: Samoa

Issuing organization: Central Bank of Samoa

Period:

Republic

(since 2007)

Currency:

Tala

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 1,500

Material

Diameter: 38.7 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 28.25 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #552634

Value

Exchange value: 1 WST

Bullion value: $81.71

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi in left profile, encircled by two rings of legend text.

Inscription:

50th ANNIVERSARY

TUI ATUA TUPUA TAMASESE EFI

SAMOA 2012

OF INDEPENDENCE

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Traditional outrigger boat under a sun and Southern Cross, encircled, with denomination below.

Inscription:

UA SAU LE VA'A NA TIU, TAU MAI I LE VA'A NA TAU, O LO'O MAU PEA LAGO O LE VA'A NA FAO AFOLAU

ONE TALA

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2012	—	1,500	Proof

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