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1 Tala (Voyages of James Cook) – Samoa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Voyages of James Cook

Samoa

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Samoa

Currency:

Tala

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 35,319

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 27.11 g

Thickness: 3.1 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #9

Numista: #24358

Value

Exchange value: 1 WST

Obverse

Description:

Samoa's coat of arms divides the date and denomination.

Inscription:

SAMOA I SISIFO

19 70

FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA

$ 1

Translation:

SAMOA I SISIFO

19 70

FOUNDED IN GOD SAMOA

$ 1

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Samoan

Reverse

Description:

Captain James Cook facing right, with waves below.

Inscription:

JAMES COOK

JB

EXPLORER of the PACIFIC

1769-1779

Script: Latin

Engraver: James Berry

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

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

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1 Tala

1970