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1 Tala - Tanumafili II South Pacific Games
| Issuer | Government of Samoa |
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| Year | 1983 |
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| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the national coat of arms of Samoa, depicting a quartered shield bearing a Christian cross and the Southern Cross constellation of five stars, surmounted by a crown and flanked by two olive branches forming a wreath. A banner below the shield bears the motto 'FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA'. The legend 'SAMOA I SISIFO' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '$1' appears in the lower field beneath the coat of arms. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dynamic depiction of a male athlete in full stride, rendered in relief against an unadorned field, evoking the spirit of athletic competition. To the right of the figure, a stylised sunburst or games emblem is prominently displayed. The legend '7TH SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES' arcs along the upper and lateral periphery, while the date '1983' is inscribed in the lower exergue. The overall design commemorates Samoa's hosting of the 7th South Pacific Games. |
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