| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Tala |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.11 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | James Berry |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#9 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Samoa divides date, denomination below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | SAMOA I SISIFO 19 70 PAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA $1 |
| Reverse description | Bust James Cook facing right, waves below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | JAMES COOK EXPLORER of the PACIFIC 1769-1779 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1970 - - 32 000 1970 - Proof - 3 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 3268770090 |
| Comments |