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20 Sene Phoenix
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Value | 20 Sene (0.20) |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, high-relief depiction of the mythical Phoenix dominates the field, shown with wings fully outstretched in an ascending posture, its elaborately feathered plumage and long sweeping tail rendered with exceptional sculptural precision against a mirrored black ground. Swirling flames engulf the upper field and flanking rocky outcrops, evoking the creature's legendary rebirth from fire, while stylized waves fill the lower field in an East Asian artistic tradition consistent with imagery from the ancient Chinese text 'Shan Hai Jing' (Classic of Mountains and Seas). To the right, a raised cartouche bears the inscription 'PHOENIX' in bold capitals, with the descriptive legend 'Mythical Creatures in The Classic of Mountains and Seas' below in mixed-case lettering. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Samoa has issued collector-focused plated copper pieces in this format since the early 2010s, typically timed to calendar novelty or regional commemorative programs. No circulating monetary function is intended or expected for issues of this composition at this weight.