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20 Cents Athena & Aries
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, shown in full figure standing beneath a tree. The goddess is attired in classical armor, wearing a crested helmet and bearing a shield and spear. A serpent is shown coiled or rearing in the foreground, a traditional attribute of Athena, while a columned classical building occupies the background. The denomination 20 CENTS and the name ATHENA appear as the principal legend elements in the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Samoa's coinage authority has operated as a vehicle for themed collector issues since the early 2000s, producing gold-plated pieces in series targeting the international numismatic novelty market rather than domestic circulation. This piece never passed through a cash register.