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5 Dollars New York City
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse of this rectangular silver bar-coin features the coat of arms of Samoa centrally positioned in the upper half of the field. The shield displays the Southern Cross constellation above a stylized sea wave motif, surmounted by a Latin cross, and flanked by two olive branches forming a wreath. A scroll beneath the shield bears the national motto FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA in raised lettering. The country name SAMOA appears as a bold legend at the top of the field, with the date 2021, denomination 5 DOLLARS, weight 2 OZ, and fineness AG 999 inscribed in the lower portion. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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New York City-themed novelty issues from small Pacific island monetary authorities have proliferated sharply since the mid-2010s, with Samoa's central bank among the more active licensors. These coins are legal tender in name only — struck for the collector market by European minting contractors, they will never circulate on the island whose authority backs them.
The 62.2g weight is exactly two troy ounces, a deliberate commercial choice that anchors the coin's bullion floor for secondary market resale.