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10 Paʻanga – Tonga

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: America's Cup

Tonga

Context

Year: 1987

Issuer: Tonga

Ruler: Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV

Currency:

Pa'anga

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Weight: 311.04 g

Silver weight: 310.73 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #125

Numista: #176877

Value

Exchange value: 10 TOP

Bullion value: $900.54

Obverse

Description:

King Tupou IV facing right.

Inscription:

TAUFA'AHAU TUPOU IV·TONGA

1987

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Sailboat, Australian map and compass rose.

Inscription:

THE AMERICA'S CUP CHALLENGE · FREMANTLE

TEN OUNCES FINE SILVER

10 PA'ANGA

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1987	—	5,000	Proof

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