Catalog
5 Tālā - Tanumafili II Epoch
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Value | 5 Tala |
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| Obverse description | Half-circle flan with a proof finish featuring horizontal wave lines filling the field. At center, the Samoan coat of arms is depicted in fine relief, showing a quartered shield with traditional emblems, supported by olive branches and surmounted by a cross. The denomination '$5' appears in a scroll-like banner at the lower portion of the flan. The legend '1997 · 2000' arcs along the upper curved border, with 'SAMOA ·' continuing along the right side. |
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| Reverse description | Half-circle flan with a proof finish, the field decorated with concentric arc lines radiating from the straight edge. At upper center, a royal crown is depicted in high relief. Below the crown, a stylized outline map of the Samoan islands is rendered in the field. The legend 'EPOCH-MAKING EVENTS' arcs boldly along the upper curved border in raised Latin letters. |
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| Mintage | ND (1997) - Proof - 10,000 |
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