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1 Dollar Deathstalker
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The central field presents a highly detailed, full-colour photographic rendering of a Deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus) viewed from above, its body, pincers, and segmented tail rendered in rich amber and deep brown tones against a textured desert-sand background within a recessed circular cartouche. The scorpion is depicted in a naturalistic pose with all appendages clearly articulated. The upper legend 'VENOMOUS & POISONOUS' arcs along the rim in bold raised lettering, while the species common name 'DEATHSTALKER' is inscribed in equally prominent raised lettering along the lower rim. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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The deathstalker (Leiurus quinquestriatus) is among the most venomous scorpions on Earth, native to North Africa and the Middle East — a long way from Samoa. The Central Bank of Samoa has built a substantial side business issuing collector coins on behalf of international distributors, a practice that generates revenue without any obligation for the subjects to have regional relevance.
KM#637 sits in a long run of Samoan-licensed bullion and novelty issues from this period.