Catalog
10 Tala - Tanumafili II SMS 'Adler'
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a finely engraved depiction of the Imperial German gunboat SMS Adler, shown navigating heavy seas with sails set and rigging fully detailed, commemorating the vessel's loss during the great Apia hurricane of 1889. The ship is rendered in profile with multiple masts, furled and billowing sails, and a hull riding turbulent waves rendered in stylised relief. The legend 'SMS "ADLER" 1889' arcs across the upper field in raised Latin lettering, while the year of issue '2003' appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Mintage | 2003 - - 2003 - Proof - |
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