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5 Tālā
| Issuer | Monetary Board of Western Samoa |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse carries a central vignette of a child studying at a desk, set against a panoramic view of the Samoan coastline, with the national flag of Samoa positioned at left. The underprint incorporates guilloche patterning in the background, with bilingual inscriptions in Samoan and English surrounding the design. The denomination LIMA TĀLĀ / FIVE TĀLĀ appears in bold lettering, with the issuing authority named at top and bottom. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed vignette of Apia harbour with a passenger vessel at anchor in the bay and a panoramic view of Apia town along the waterfront. The national coat of arms of Western Samoa is positioned at right, with the national flag also incorporated into the design. Bilingual inscriptions in Samoan and English frame the composition, with the denomination repeated at centre. |
| Reverse lettering | KOMITI FAATINO O TUPE A SAMOA I SISIFO LIMA TĀLĀ FIVE TĀLĀ MONETARY BOARD OF WESTERN SAMOA |
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