Catalog
5 Tala Revolution and Freedom
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) (Partial 24K Gold plating) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a deeply sculpted, dome-shaped filigree field composed of intricate high-relief scenes depicting Revolutionary War soldiers, cavalry, cannons, muskets, crossed rifles, and floral motifs, with the gold-plated underside visible through the openwork design. At the centre sits a raised circular medallion bearing the Samoan coat of arms — a shield charged with the Southern Cross and a globe, surmounted by a cross, and encircled by a wreath — all rendered in antique finish. The legend SAMOA 2026 arcs above the central medallion, flanked by the specifications 2 OZ and AG 999 to either side. Below the coat of arms, a ribbon cartouche bears the national motto FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA, with the denomination $5 inscribed beneath. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Samoa has issued commemorative silver with gold accents before, but the specific political or historical event this coin memorializes isn't something I can pin down with confidence for a 2026 issue — whether it references Samoan independence (achieved 1962), a broader Pacific political narrative, or something else entirely. Rather than speculate, the physical fact worth noting here is the 62.2g weight, which places this squarely in the two-troy-ounce category — a format increasingly favored by Pacific island issuers for high-relief commemorative programs where the extra metal surface rewards the selective gilding.