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1 Tala (Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic flight) – Samoa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic flight.

Samoa

Context

Year: 1977

Issuer: Samoa

Currency:

Tala

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 17,000

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 27.6 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #26

Numista: #22145

Value

Exchange value: 1 WST

Obverse

Description:

National coat of arms

Inscription:

SAMOA I SISIFO

FAAVAEILE ATUA SAMOA

$1

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Lindbergh with his plane and Statue of Liberty left, Eiffel Tower right, ocean behind.

Inscription:

Lindbergh Flight

1927

1977

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1977	—	17,000

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