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2 Dollars Paris City
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Obverse description | At center, the Samoan coat of arms is rendered in detail, with the national motto legend 'FAʻAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA' (Samoa is founded on God) arcing below. The date '2025' appears above the arms and the denomination '2 DOLLARS' is inscribed in the lower field. The background of the obverse field incorporates a stylized image of the mirrored glass façade of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, serving as an artistic backdrop to the central device. The country name 'SAMOA' appears prominently within the legend alongside the date. |
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| Reverse description | An aerial cartographic view of the city of Paris dominates the reverse field, rendered in dark blue enamel highlighting the River Seine as it winds through the cityscape. The iconic Eiffel Tower is prominently depicted within the composition, serving as the focal point of the Parisian cityscape. The city name 'PARIS' appears as a legend across the upper portion of the field, with the letter 'A' stylized or obscured within the design rendering it as 'P RIS'. The silver fineness and weight specifications 'Ag 999 1oz' are inscribed in the lower reverse field, attesting to the coin's precious metal content. |
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One of a series of city-themed issues released under Samoa's licensing arrangements with various international minting houses, this piece was produced ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics — the first Games held in the French capital since 1900 and 1924.