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2 Tala Seahorse
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Obverse description | The Samoan coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield bearing the Southern Cross constellation of five stars in the lower half and stylised waves above, surmounted by a radiant cross, and flanked by two olive branches forming a wreath. A ribbon beneath the shield bears the national motto in Latin script. The denomination '2 TALA' appears in the lower field, while the legend 'SAMOA · 2023' arcs across the upper field. The inscriptions '1 TROY OUNCE' and '999 FINE SILVER' flank the arms vertically on the left and right respectively. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, naturalistically rendered leafy sea dragon (seahorse) occupies the central field, depicted in left-facing profile with its characteristic ornate fin appendages, dorsal fin, and segmented armoured body rendered in high relief. The creature is surrounded by sinuously curving seaweed and aquatic vegetation. The entire motif is enclosed within a circular ring formed by an elaborate border of engraved scrolling foliate and wave patterns that fill the broad rim, lending the composition a distinctly baroque character. |
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| Mintage | 2023 - Proof Antique - 3,000 2023 - Prooflike - 15,000 |
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