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5 Tala - Tanumafili II War and Peace
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Samoa depicted centrally in the field, surrounded by stylized horizontal wave-like designs representing the islands and ocean. The denomination '$5' appears in the lower field. The legend '1997 · 2000 · SAMOA' is inscribed along the outer border. The coin is struck in the form of an irregular jagged half-circle, representing one half of a divided composition intended to be joined with a complementary piece. |
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| Reverse description | A central motif depicts a sword crossed by three arrows and a spear, the spearhead dividing the bilingual legend in the field. Stylized linear designs fill the background, evoking both martial and peaceful imagery. The legend 'WAR · PEACE' appears along the upper border and 'GUERRE · PAIX' along the lower border, presenting the thematic inscription in both English and French. The jagged irregular edge of the half-coin form is prominent, designed to interlock with a companion piece to complete the full round composition. |
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| Reverse lettering | WAR PEACE GUERRE-PAIX |
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