Coins of the KINGDOM OF TONG

Coins of the KINGDOM OF TONGA - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.

Monetary unit: paanga = 100 seniti. Coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 senichi.

Main circulation coins:
Coins 5, 10, 20, 50 Senichi are in the main circulation.

5 seniti. Coronation series. 50th anniversary of the monetary reform. Royal kava ceremony in Tonga (Milolua). Year: 2015.
Material: Akmonital.
Obverse: In the center of the Coin is a portrait of Tupou VI, the sixth king of Tonga since 2012 from the Tupou dynasty. Above the portrait there is an inscription: TUPOU VI. The inscription under the portrait: TONGA 2015.
Reverse: A flower is depicted in the center of the coin. Below Coins of denomination 5 SENITI (5 seniti) | HEILALA.
Diameter - 17 mm., The weight - 2,30 g. Edge: smooth.
Introduced in 2015
10 seniti. Coronation series. 50th anniversary of the monetary reform. Royal kava ceremony in Tonga (Milolua). Year: 2015.
Material: Akmonital.
Obverse: In the center of the Coin is a portrait of Tupou VI, the sixth king of Tonga since 2012 from the Tupou dynasty. Above the portrait there is an inscription: TUPOU VI. The inscription under the portrait: TONGA 2015.
Reverse: Two birds are depicted in the center of the coin. Below Coins of denomination 10 SENITI (10 seniti) | MALAU.
Diameter - 19 mm., The weight - 2,27 g. Edge: corrugated.
Introduced in 2015
20 seniti. Coronation series. 50th anniversary of the monetary reform. Royal kava ceremony in Tonga (Milolua). Year: 2015.
Material: Akmonital.
Obverse: In the center of the Coin is a portrait of Tupou VI, the sixth king of Tonga since 2012 from the Tupou dynasty. Above the portrait there is an inscription: TUPOU VI. The inscription under the portrait: TONGA 2015.
Reverse: A sailboat is depicted in the center of the coin. Below Coins of 20 SENITI denomination (20 seniti) | KALIA.
Diameter - 21 mm., The weight - 3,64 g. Edge: corrugated.
Introduced in 2015
50 seniti. Coronation series. 50th anniversary of the monetary reform. Royal kava ceremony in Tonga (Milolua). Year: 2015.
Material: Akmonital.
Obverse: In the center of the Coin is a portrait of Tupou VI, the sixth king of Tonga since 2012 from the Tupou dynasty. Above the portrait there is an inscription: TUPOU VI. The inscription under the portrait: TONGA 2015.
Reverse: The coat of arms of the country is depicted in the center of the coin. Below Coins of denomination 50 SENITI (50 seniti) | MILOLUA.
Diameter - 24 mm., The weight - 5,40 g. Edge: corrugated.
Introduced in 2015
1 paanga. Commemorative collectible commemorative coin dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the monetary reform. Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Tonga. Year: 2015.
Material: Aluminum bronze.
Obverse: In the center of the Coin is a portrait of Tupou V, the fifth king of Tonga. Inscription above the portrait: TUPOU V. Inscription below the portrait: TONGA 2015.
Reverse: The coat of arms of the country is depicted in the center of the coin. Below Coins denomination 1 PA'ANGA (1 paanga) | SILA O TONGA.
Diameter - 24 mm., The weight - 7,32 g. Edge: ribbed and smooth segments.
Introduced in 2015

COINS OUT OF CIRCULATION:

5 seniti.
Obverse: An image of a hen with four chickens. At the top there is an inscription in a semicircle: TONGA, at the bottom - the year of issue.
Reverse: Three fruits of a coconut tree with a branch. Inscriptions in a semicircle - above: FAKALAHI ME'AKAI, below - denomination: 5 SENITI.
2005, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 19,40 mm., Thickness - 1,50 mm. The weight - 2,80 g. Corrugated edge.
This type of coin was produced in 2002-2005.

10 seniti.
Obverse: Portrait of the king of the country, Taafa'Ahau Tupou IV. Inscriptions - above: F · A · O (Food & Agricultural Organization), below: TONGA and year of issue.
Reverse: A bunch of bananas. Inscriptions in a semicircle - above: FAKALAHI ME'AKAI, below - denomination: 10 SENITI.
2005, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 23.50 mm., Thickness - 2,15 mm. The weight - 5,65 g. Corrugated edge.
This type of coin was produced in 2002-2005.

20 seniti.
Obverse: Portrait of the king of the country, Taafa'Ahau Tupou IV. Lettering - top: F A O (Food & Agricultural Organization), bottom: TONGA 1996.
Reverse: Three sweet potato tubers. Inscriptions in a semicircle - above: FAKALAHI ME'AKAI, below - denomination: 20 SENITI.
2002 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 28,50 mm. The weight - 11,30 g. Corrugated edge.
This type of coin has been in circulation since 1981, issued in 1981, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2002 - 2005.

50 seniti.
Obverse: Portrait of the king of the country, Taafa'Ahau Tupou IV. Lettering - top: F A O (Food & Agricultural Organization), bottom: TONGA 1996.
Reverse: A bush with three tomatoes. Inscriptions in a semicircle - above: FAKALAHI ME'AKAI, below - denomination: 50 SENITI.
1996 Copper-nickel alloy. Dodecagonal coin. Diameter - 32,50 mm. The weight - 14,60 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin has been in circulation since 1981, issued in 1981, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2002 - 2004.

COINS RARELY MEETING IN CIRCULATION:
There are rarely 1 and 2 seniti in circulation, commemorative coins, special
and commemorative issues, as well as Obsolete coins.

1 seniti.
Obverse: Corn on the cob. At the top there is a semicircular inscription: TONGA, at the bottom - the year of issue.
Reverse: In the center is the image of a pig. Inscriptions in a semicircle: - above: FAKALAHI ME'AKAI, below - denomination: I SENITI.
1975 Bronze. Diameter - 18,00 mm. The weight - 1,80 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 1.
This type of coin was produced in 1975, 1979.

1 seniti.
Obverse: Corn on the cob. At the top there is a semicircular inscription: TONGA, at the bottom - the year of issue.
Reverse: An image of a vanilla bush. Inscriptions in a semicircle - above: FAKALAHI ME'AKAI, below - denomination: I SENITI.
2005 Bronze. Diameter - 18,00 mm. The weight - 1,80 g. Smooth edge.
A coin of this type has been in circulation since 1981, issued in 1981, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2006.

2 seniti.
Obverse: Image of taro (taro) (Colocasia esculenta) - a tropical perennial plant; having tubers that are eaten. At the top there is a semicircular inscription: TONGA, at the bottom - denomination: 2 SENITI.
Reverse: In the center - an emblem consisting of six stylized human figures in a laurel wreath. Circular inscription: PLANNED FAMILIES · FOOD FOR ALL, below - year of issue.
1996 Bronze. Diameter - 21,00 mm. The weight - 3,90 g. Smooth edge.
A coin of this type has been in circulation since 1981, issued in 1981, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996.

2 seniti.
Obverse: Image of taro (taro) (Colocasia esculenta) - a tropical perennial plant; having tubers that are eaten. At the top there is a semicircular inscription: TONGA, at the bottom - denomination: 2 SENITI.
Reverse: In the center - an emblem consisting of six stylized human figures in a laurel wreath. Circular inscription: PLANNED FAMILIES · FOOD FOR ALL, below - year of issue.
2002, Copper clad steel. Diameter - 21,00 mm., Thickness - 1.50 mm. The weight - 3,40 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 2002-2005.

5 seniti.
Obverse: An image of a hen with four chickens. At the top there is an inscription in a semicircle: TONGA, at the bottom - the year of issue.
Reverse: Three fruits of a coconut tree with a branch. Inscriptions in a semicircle - above: FAKALAHI ME'AKAI, below - denomination: 5 SENITI.
1996 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 19,50 mm. The weight - 2,80 g. Corrugated edge.
A coin of this type has been in circulation since 1981, issued in 1981, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996.

10 seniti.
Obverse: Portrait of the king of the country, Taafa'Ahau Tupou IV. Lettering - top: F A O (Food & Agricultural Organization), bottom: TONGA 1996.
Reverse: A bunch of bananas. Inscriptions in a semicircle - above: FAKALAHI ME'AKAI, below - denomination: 10 SENITI.
1996 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23,50 mm. The weight - 5,65 g. Corrugated edge.
A coin of this type has been in circulation since 1981, issued in 1981, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996.