1 Pa'anga London 2012 Olympics

Issuer	National Reserve Bank of Tonga
Year	2012
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Currency	Pa`anga (1967-date)
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Obverse description	Uniformed effigy of His Majesty King George Tupou V facing forward, depicted in military dress uniform adorned with epaulettes, service medals, and decorations including a star order at the chest. The legend 'HM KING GEORGE TUPOU V.' curves along the upper periphery within a beaded border, with the date '2012' inscribed in the lower exergue. A engraver's mark appears in the lower field.
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Obverse lettering	HM KING GEORGE TUPOU V. 2012
Reverse description	A modern Olympic runner depicted mid-stride on a marked athletics track lane occupies the central field, with four ancient Greek runners shown in silhouette in the background, evoking the historical origins of the Games. The denomination '1 PA`ANGA' and the legend 'OLYMPIC GAMES 2012' are inscribed, referencing the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The overall composition contrasts ancient and modern athletic tradition within a clean, stylised design.
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