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1 Sene Australasian Swamphen
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#510 |
| Obverse description | The coat of arms of Samoa occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield bearing the Southern Cross constellation rendered as five five-pointed stars against a lined background, flanked on either side by olive branches. Above the shield is a Christian cross with radiating rays symbolising the light of faith. The shield is encircled by a scroll bearing the national motto in Latin script. The legend SAMOA arcs along the upper periphery, while the date 2020 appears in the lower field beneath the arms. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Samoa's 2020 aluminium coinage series was issued as part of a broader Pacific regional effort to refresh circulating low-denomination coinage with endemic wildlife. The Australasian Swamphen — known locally as the *manu seasea* — is widespread across Samoa's wetlands and is not a species under conservation pressure, making it an unusual choice over more symbolically loaded fauna.
KM#510 is among the lightest circulating coins issued by any Pacific sovereign authority.