SAMOA coins - a catalog of coins from different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
The tala monetary unit (dollar) = 100 sen. In circulation coins: 10, 20, 50 hay; 1, 2 hoists.
Coins in circulation:
10 seine Obverse: In the center of the coin is the portrait of Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi (born 1938), statesman and politician of Samoa, since June 20, 2007, acting head. Semicircular inscriptions - at the top of the coin: TUI ATUA TUPUA TAMASESE EFI, at the bottom: SAMOA 2011. Reverse: At the top of the coin face value: 10 SENE, at the bottom - races on national long boats (local name - Fautasi). Along the edge of the Coin there is a wavy edging. 2011, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 19.00 mm., The weight - 2.80 yr Corrugated edge. The coin has been in circulation since 2011
20 seine Obverse: In the center of the coin is the portrait of Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi (born 1938), statesman and politician of Samoa, since June 20, 2007, acting head. Semicircular inscriptions - at the top of the coin: TUI ATUA TUPUA TAMASESE EFI, at the bottom: SAMOA 2011. Reverse: In the upper right part of the Coin there are denominations in two lines: 20 | SENE, on the left - a flower of Alpinia Purple (local name - Teuila). Along the edge of the Coin there is a wavy edging. 2011, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 21.00 mm., The weight - 3.60 yr Corrugated edge. The coin has been in circulation since 2011
50 seine Obverse: In the center of the coin is the portrait of Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi (born 1938), statesman and politician of Samoa, since June 20, 2007, acting head. Semicircular inscriptions - at the top of the coin: TUI ATUA TUPUA TAMASESE EFI, at the bottom: SAMOA 2011. Reverse: In the upper left part of the Coin there are denominations in two lines: 50 | SENE, on the right shows the toothed-billed pigeon (Didunculus strigirostris), the national bird of Samoa. Along the edge of the Coin there is a wavy edging. 2011, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 29.00 mm., The weight - 5.55 yr Corrugated edge. The coin has been in circulation since 2011
1 tala Obverse: In the center of the coin is the portrait of Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi (born 1938), statesman and politician of Samoa, since June 20, 2007, acting head. Semicircular inscriptions - at the top of the coin: TUI ATUA TUPUA TAMASESE EFI, at the bottom: SAMOA 2011. Reverse: In the central part of the Coin there is a ceremonial bowl with a kava drink. In the lower part there is a denomination in a semicircle: ONE TALA. 2011 Heptagonal coin. Aluminum-bronze alloy. Diameter - 30.00 mm., The weight - 6.00 g. Smooth edge. The coin has been in circulation since 2011
2tala Obverse: In the center of the coin is the portrait of Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi (born 1938), statesman and politician of Samoa, since June 20, 2007, acting head. Semicircular inscriptions - at the top of the coin: TUI ATUA TUPUA TAMASESE EFI, at the bottom: SAMOA 2011. Reverse: In the central part of the Coin - the coat of arms of the country. In the lower part there is a semicircular denomination: TWO TALA. 2011 The coin is wavy, 12-sided shape. Aluminum-bronze alloy. Diameter - 25.00 mm., The weight - 8.00 g. Smooth edge. The coin has been in circulation since 2011
COINS RARELY MEETING IN CIRCULATION:
1 hoist. "50 years of the country's independence" Obverse: In the center of the coin, in a circle, there is a portrait of Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi (born 1938), statesman and politician of Samoa, acting head since June 20, 2007. Around the portrait there are semicircular inscriptions - above: TUI ATUA TUPUA TAMASESE EFI, below: SAMOA 2012. Along the edge of the Coin, semicircular inscriptions - above: 50TH ANNIVERSARY, below: OF INDEPENDENCE. Reverse: In the central part of the coin, in a circle, there is an image of an outrigger canoe against the background of sunrise. Along the edge of the Coin there are semicircular inscriptions - above: UA SAU LE VA'A NA TIU, TAU MAI I LE VA'A NA TAU, O LO'O MAU PEA LAGO O LE VA'A NA FAO AFOLAU, below: ONE TALA. 2012, Aluminum-bronze alloy. Diameter - 38.74 mm., Thickness - 3.00 mm. The weight - 20.00 g. Smooth edge. Issued on April 29, 2012, the only year of issue. The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
COINS WITHDRAWAL FROM CIRCULATION:
5 seine Obverse: Portrait of Malitoa Tanumafili II (1913 - 2007), chapters from January 1, 1962 to May 11, 2007 Circular inscription: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA I SISIFO, year of issue. Reverse: A pineapple; on the left denomination: 5 CENTS. 1974 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 19.40 mm. The weight - 2.80 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 1. Coin of this type in circulation since 1974, issued in 1974, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1996, 2000 In 2002, 2006, 2010, a coin of a similar design was issued, with an inscription on the obverse: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA.
10 seine Obverse: Portrait of Malitoa Tanumafili II (1913 - 2007), chapters from January 1, 1962 to May 11, 2007 Circular inscription: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA I SISIFO, year of issue. Reverse: Tarot plant; on the left - denomination: 10 CENTS. 1974 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23.60 mm. The weight - 5.65 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 1. Coin of this type in circulation since 1974, issued in 1974, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1996, 2000 In 2002, 2006, 2010, a coin of a similar design was issued, with an inscription on the obverse: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA.
20 seine Obverse: Portrait of Malitoa Tanumafili II (1913 - 2007), chapters from January 1, 1962 to May 11, 2007 Circular inscription: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA I SISIFO, year of issue. Reverse: Breadfruit; on the left denomination: 20 CENTS. 1974 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 28.50 mm. The weight - 11.30 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 1. Coin of this type in circulation since 1974, issued in 1974, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1996, 2000 In 2002, 2006 a coin of a similar design was issued, with the inscription on the obverse: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA.
50 seine Obverse: Portrait of Malitoa Tanumafili II (1913 - 2007), chapters from January 1, 1962 to May 11, 2007 Circular inscription: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA I SISIFO, year of issue. Reverse: Banana trunk with a bunch of fruits; on the left denomination: 50 CENTS. 1974 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 32.40 mm. The weight - 14.00 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 50. Coin of this type in circulation since 1974, issued in 1974, 1988, 1996, 2000 In 2002, 2006, 2010, a coin of a similar design was issued, with an inscription on the obverse: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA.
1 tala Obverse: Portrait of Malitoa Tanumafili II (1913 - 2007), chapters from January 1, 1962 to May 11, 2007 Circular inscription: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA I SISIFO. Reverse: National emblem; at the top - the year of issue, at the bottom - face value: $ 1. 1984 Brass. Heptagonal coin. Diameter - 30.00 mm. The weight - 9.50 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 1. The only year of release. In 2002, 2005, 2006, a coin of a similar design was issued, with an inscription on the obverse: MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA.
