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2 Dollars Four Guardians - Vermilion Bird
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
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| Obverse description | The Samoan coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield bearing a coconut palm and ocean waves in the upper section and five stars of the Southern Cross constellation in the lower section, surmounted by a Christian cross. The shield is encircled by an olive wreath, with a scroll below bearing the national motto FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA in raised lettering. The legend SAMOA arcs along the upper rim, while the date 2023 appears in large numerals at the base. The denomination 2 DOLLARS is inscribed to the lower right, with the fineness and weight designation 1oz Ag 999 to the lower left. |
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| Obverse lettering | SAMOA FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA 1oz Ag 999 2023 2 DOLLARS |
| Reverse description | A majestic Vermilion Bird — one of the Four Guardians of Chinese mythology representing the south and the season of summer — is depicted in high relief with wings broadly spread and elaborate tail feathers fanning downward in sweeping curves. The bird is positioned above a compass rose whose cardinal points are indicated by the letters N, W, E, and S in the respective fields. The legend VERMILION BIRD OF THE SOUTH is inscribed in the field, with the word SUMMER completing the thematic identification. The overall composition references the classical Chinese cosmological system of the four directional spirit animals. |
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