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5 Tala Gold Ducat of Venice
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Samoa at centre, comprising a quartered shield bearing the Southern Cross constellation of five stars above stylised ocean waves, all superimposed on a globe and flanked by olive branches. A radiant Christian cross surmounts the armorial composition. The motto legend FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA appears on a scroll beneath the shield. The country name SAMOA is inscribed along the upper periphery, and the denomination $5 appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | SAMOA FA`AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA $ 5 (Translation: Samoa Samoa is founded on God $5) |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a high-relief representation of the classic Venetian gold ducat design, depicting a standing figure of the Doge of Venice being presented with a standard by Saint Mark, rendered in the style of the medieval original. The central motif is set within a raised inner circle with beaded border, evoking the appearance of an authentic historical ducat. The legend GOLD DUCAT OF VENICE and CLASSIC GOLD are inscribed across the upper field, while 1/2 G .9999 FINEST GOLD appears along the lower periphery. The year 2015 is displayed in an oval cartouche to the right of the central design. |
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