| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Tala |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Technique | Milled (Jagged half of coin) |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#117a |
| Obverse description | National arms and islands of Samoa within wave-like designs. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1997 - 2000 SAMOA · $5 |
| Reverse description | Man holding torch. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | TEMPORA MUTANTUR (Translation: Times are changing) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (1997) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2608241290 |
| Comments |