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1 Dollar Elizabeth II Promotion
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin, Chinese |
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| Reverse description | Two deer, traditional Chinese symbols of good fortune and prosperity (禄), are depicted in high relief — one positioned above and one below the central square aperture. The Chinese character '禄' is prominently featured, surrounded by an intricate background of repeated multi-script calligraphic inscriptions evoking auspicious blessings. The fineness and weight inscriptions 'Ag 999 10 g' appear in the field. The overall design draws on Chinese iconographic tradition, with the deer motif symbolizing official rank and career advancement. |
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Samoa's commemorative dollar program has been a vehicle for themed collector issues since the early 2000s, with the Royal Australian Mint and various private minting houses producing small-run pieces under licensing arrangements. At 10 grams of fine silver in a 25mm format, this sits at the lighter end of the modern commemorative spectrum — a cost point that broadens distribution into the gift and novelty market rather than the serious numismatic one. Elizabeth II died in September 2022, making 2023 the first full year in which her image appeared posthumously on new issues from Commonwealth-adjacent territories.