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1 Tala - Tanumafili II Javelin Thrower
| Issuer | Government of Samoa |
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| Year | 1982 |
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| Value | 1 Tala |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Samoa occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield bearing a palm tree, the Southern Cross constellation of five stars, and wavy lines representing the sea, surmounted by a Christian cross. The shield is encircled by a wreath of olive branches, with a scroll at the base bearing the national motto in Latin script. The legend SAMOA I SISIFO arcs around the upper periphery, while the denomination $1 appears at the bottom of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A male javelin thrower is depicted in high relief at the centre of the field, shown in a dynamic throwing stance with the javelin raised behind him and his body in full extension. To the right of the figure, the stylised emblem of the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games is rendered in outline. The year 1982 appears in the lower central field, flanked by decorative line elements. The legend COMMONWEALTH arcs around the upper periphery and GAMES curves along the lower border. |
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