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5 Tala Journey on the road
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 5 Tala |
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| Reverse description | Rectangular field rendered in high relief presenting an exploded flat-lay arrangement of motorcycle components and riding gear displayed against a textured herringbone-patterned background. A fully assembled chopper-style motorcycle occupies the centre of the composition, featuring a gilded gold skull with gas mask mounted at the engine. Surrounding the motorcycle in an organised tableau are numerous individual parts and accessories including a leather saddlebag, rider's helmet, leather jacket, boots, gloves, V-twin engine block, pistons, shock absorbers, exhaust pipes, brake disc, fuel canister, and various mechanical components, all rendered with exceptional three-dimensional relief. Selective gold gilding highlights specific elements, adding contrast to the otherwise antique-finished silver surface. The composition is enclosed within a multi-line geometric Art Deco border consistent with the obverse frame. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Samoa's tala-denominated collector series has accelerated sharply since the Central Bank began licensing themed issues to international minting houses in the 2010s. These programs are designed primarily for the export numismatic market rather than domestic circulation, with distribution handled almost entirely through European and Australian wholesale dealers.
At 62.2 g of .999 silver, the planchet matches the two-troy-ounce standard that has become the de facto format for premium collector rounds in this segment — chosen for its shelf appeal against one-ounce competition rather than any denominational logic tied to the tala itself.