Teutoburger Münzauktion

½ Koula – Tonga

Non-circulating coins

Tonga

Context

Year: 1962

Issuer: Tonga

Ruler: Sālote Tupou III

Currency:

Pound

(1921—1967)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 3,350

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 16.25 g

Gold weight: 14.90 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (91.7% Gold, 8.3% Silver)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #2

Numista: #99748

Value

Bullion value: $2482.91

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: Tongan, English

Designer: Dudley Moore Blakely

Reverse

Description:

Queen Salote Tupou III facing left.

Inscription:

SALOTE TUPOU III

1962

Script: Latin

Designer: Dudley Moore Blakely

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1962	—	3,000
1962	—	350	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Tonga

¼ Koula

1962

½ Koula