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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Posthumous, Flash
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#786 |
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| Reverse description | Dynamic full-figure depiction of the DC Comics superhero The Flash in running pose, rendered in high relief against a stylised urban cityscape background of skyscrapers and architectural elements. The character is shown lunging forward with fists raised, wearing his iconic costume with the lightning bolt emblem on the chest. The legend FLASH appears in bold stylised lettering in the lower field, with the DC copyright and trademark notice positioned in the upper field. The weight and fineness inscription 1 OZ FINE SILVER .999 is inscribed vertically along the left rim. |
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| Mintage | 2023 - BU - 15,000 |
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Issued in 2023 as part of Samoa's ongoing commemorative bullion program, this piece appeared roughly a year after Elizabeth II's death in September 2022 — making it one of the earliest posthumous issues from a Pacific issuer. The "Flash" designation refers to the DC Comics character, produced under licensing arrangements that have become a reliable revenue stream for smaller Pacific island mints working with external distributors like the Coin Mint group.
Samoa's role here is nominal; the coins are designed, marketed, and distributed almost entirely through third-party numismatic wholesalers.