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10 Tala – Samoa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP)

Samoa

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: Samoa

Currency:

Tala

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38.7 mm

Weight: 31.47 g

Silver weight: 29.11 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #48

Numista: #363997

Value

Exchange value: 10 WST

Bullion value: $84.57

Obverse

Description:

National arms, name beneath.

Inscription:

SAMOA I SISIFO

FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA

$ 10

Translation:

SAMOA I SISIFO
FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA
$ 10

Script: Latin

Language: Samoan

Reverse

Description:

President Roosevelt in wheelchair facing forward, with date and logo for International Year of Disabled Persons below.

Inscription:

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

IYDP 1981

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Singapore Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	5,000	Proof

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