SAMOA was formerly known as Western Samoa (SAMOA I SISIFO) till 1997. This is reflected on coins minted prior to 1997. All subsequent minted coins have only SAMOA on it.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II
SAMOA
*2002* (Translation: Malietoa (Chief) Tanumafili II Samoa)