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1 Tala - Tanumafili II Jubilee
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Value | 1 Tala |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Samoa occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield bearing the Southern Cross constellation of five stars above and stylized waves below, surmounted by a cross, and flanked by two olive branches forming a wreath. A scroll beneath the shield bears the national motto 'FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA' in raised Latin lettering. The legend 'SAMOA I SISIFO' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '$1' appears prominently at the base of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse commemorates the fortieth anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring a central circular medallion inscribed with the motto 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' surrounding a cross-pattee design. This inner medallion is encircled by a richly detailed frieze depicting the royal coronation procession with horse-drawn carriages and attendant figures in high relief. The dates '1952' and '1992' flank the central device, and the circumferential legend 'H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II • FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF REIGN' runs along the outer border. |
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