HRH Malietoa Tanumafili II (Susuga) (1913-2007), was the Head of State of Samoa from 1962 to 2007, National Flag of Samoa, Villa Vailima - the former residence of Robert Louis Stevenson (now museum), Tanoa Bowl (Laulau) used in `Ava ceremony, and Laufala - handmade feather fan (Ili)
Reverse description
Man performing traditional Samoan fire knife dance with seated women in the background performing Sasa dance, and National Coat of Arms and flag of Samoa
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
FALETUPE
TUTOTONU
O SAMOA
TUPE FA`ATAGAINA-MALO O SAMOA LEGAL TENDER IN SAMOA
LIMA SEFULU
TĀLĀ
FIFTY TĀLĀ
CENTRAL BANK OF SAMOA
Reverse lettering
FALETUPE TUTOTONU O SAMOA
LIMA
SEFULU
TĀLĀ
FIFTY
TĀLĀ
CENTRAL BANK OF SAMOA