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100 Pa'anga - George Tupou V London 2012 Olympics
| Issuer | National Reserve Bank of Tonga |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Diameter | 25 mm |
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| Obverse description | Uniformed effigy of His Majesty King George Tupou V facing forward, depicted in full military dress adorned with epaulettes, medals, decorations, and a sash across the chest. A beaded inner border frames the design. The legend 'HM KING GEORGE TUPOU V' arcs around the upper periphery in Latin characters. The date '2 0 1 0' appears in the lower exergue, flanked by ornamental devices. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A modern Olympic runner depicted in mid-stride on a numbered lane, with four ancient Greek runners shown in the background, evoking the historical origins of the Games. The design contrasts contemporary athletic competition with classical antiquity. The denomination '100 PA`ANGA' and the inscription 'OLYMPIC GAMES 2012' appear as the principal legend around the design field. |
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