10 Tala (Captain James Cook) – Samoa
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Death of Captain James Cook
Samoa
Material
Diameter: 38.61 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: #Click to copy to clipboard33a
Numista: #70021
Value
Exchange value: 10 WST
Bullion value: $84.57
Obverse
Description:
Coat of arms over value.
Inscription:
SAMOA I SISIFO
FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA
$10
FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA
$10
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
J. Cook overlooking HMS Resolution.
Inscription:
BICENTENARY·CAPTAIN JAMES COOK·1779
1728-79
H.M.S. RESOLUTION
1979 JB
1728-79
H.M.S. RESOLUTION
1979 JB
Script: Latin
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Transportation> Watercraft |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Person> Explorer |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | — | 5,000 | Proof |
💎 Extremely Rare