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½ Koula – Tonga

Non-circulating coins

Tonga

Context

Year: 1962

Issuer: Tonga

Ruler: Sālote Tupou III

Currency:

Pound

(1921—1967)

Total mintage: 25

Material

Weight: 19.29 g

Platinum weight: 19.27 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Platinum

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #2a

Numista: #99745

Value

Bullion value: $0.00

Obverse

Description:

Denomination above coat of arms.

Inscription:

HALF KOULA

KO E'OTUA MO TONGA KO HOKU TOFI'A

D B

TONGA

Translation:

HALF PENNY

GOD AND TONGA ARE MY HERITAGE

D B

TONGA

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Tongan

Designer: Dudley Moore Blakely

Reverse

Description:

Queen Salote Tupou III facing left.

Inscription:

SALOTE TUPOU III

1962

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1962	—	25	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Tonga

½ Koula

1962

1 Koula