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1 Tala – Samoa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Pope Paul VI's Visit to Western Samoa

Samoa

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Samoa

Currency:

Tala

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 35,319

Material

Diameter: 38.74 mm

Weight: 27.22 g

Thickness: 2.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #10

Numista: #20390

Value

Exchange value: 1 WST

Obverse

Description:

National arms divide date, value below.

Inscription:

SAMOA I SISIFO

19 70

FAAVAEILE ATUA SAMOA

$1

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Right-facing bust.

Inscription:

POPE PAUL VI VISIT TO WESTERN SAMOA

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	32,319
1970	—	3,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Samoa

1 Tala

1969