20 Seniti - Tupou VI

€1.00
IssuerTonga
Year2015-2022
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Seniti
CurrencyPa`anga (1967-date)
CompositionNickel plated steel
Weight3.64 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1.56 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Aleksandra Stokic
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#228, Schön#208
Obverse descriptionEffigy of king Tupou VI facing, date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTUPOU VI TONGA 2015
Reverse descriptionFeatures the Kalia, a voyaging canoe unique to Tonga. The shape of its double hulls and large sail enables the Kalia to reach great speed on the open seas. Historically, the kalia was used for navigating the open seas but islanders now adapt it to transport people, food, livestock and crop materials.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKALIA 20 SENITI
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2015 (2015-2022)  - Minted from 2015 through 2022 - 2 397 000
Catalog ID1949080390
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