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1 Tala (Baron Munchhausen) – Samoa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 300th Anniversary Birthday of Baron Munchhausen

Samoa

Context

Year: 2020

Issuer: Samoa

Period:

Republic

(since 2007)

Currency:

Tala

(since 1967)

Material

Diameter: 11 mm

Weight: 0.5 g

Gold weight: 0.29 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 58.5% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #380192

Value

Exchange value: 1 WST

Bullion value: $48.80

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Elizabeth II facing right, with a small coat of arms beneath.

Inscription:

SAMOA

IRB

0.5 g

Au 585 1 DOLLAR

Script: Latin

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

Baron Munchausen riding a cannonball.

Inscription:

300ᵀᴴ ANNIV. BIRTHDAY OF BARON MUNCHHAUSEN

2020

Translation:

300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN

2020

Script: Latin

Language: English

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2020	—	—	Proof

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10 Cents

2020

½ Dollar