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20 Cents Longevity
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II occupies the central field, flanked by a square hole at center. To the lower left of the hole, the coat of arms of Samoa is depicted in relief, while to the right appears the Chinese character 寿 (longevity). The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the upper periphery, with SAMOA 2023 and the denomination 20 CENTS inscribed in the lower field. The initials IRB, denoting the designer, appear in small characters near the effigy. |
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| Reverse description | Two red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis) are depicted in opposing orientations on either side of the central square hole, serving as classical symbols of longevity in East Asian iconography. The crane to the left faces right, while the crane to the right faces left, creating a symmetrical composition around the void. Chinese characters relating to longevity are rendered across the background field, providing a decorative and thematic context. The overall design draws heavily on traditional Chinese artistic conventions, rendered in high relief against a textured background. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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