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1 Paʻanga (FAO) – Tonga

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: FAO - 60th Birthday

Tonga

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: Tonga

Ruler: Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV

Currency:

Pa'anga

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 750

Material

Weight: 18.66 g

Silver weight: 18.64 g

Thickness: 1.9 mm

Shape: Rectangular

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #58a

Numista: #409025

Value

Exchange value: 1 TOP

Bullion value: $53.78

Obverse

Description:

Bust of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV flanked by stars and dates, with country name and date below.

Inscription:

DIAMOND BIRTHDAY

* *

1918 1978

TONGA 1978

Translation:

DIAMOND BIRTHDAY

* *

1918 1978

TONGA 1978

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

FAO above 100 Palm Trees flanking denomination.

Inscription:

PAANGA

F.A.O

PAANGA

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1978	—	750	Proof

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