| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Tala |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#32 |
| Obverse description | National arms above value. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | SAMOA I SISIFO FAAVAI I LE ATUA SAMOA $ 1 |
| Reverse description | Head right above sailing ship, date below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BICENTENARY · CAPTAIN JAMES COOK · 1779 1728-79 H.M.S. RESOLUTION 1979 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1979 - - 5 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 7556791490 |
| Comments |