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½ Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coronation
1967 year| Palladium (.980) | 32.00 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | ½ Hau 50 TOP = USD 21 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Palladium (.980) |
| Weight | 32.00 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#175546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
National arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF HAU
TONGA
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISTORICALLY THE FIRST PALLADIUM COINAGE
Interesting fact
The Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (Coronation) 1967 coin from Tonga is unique because it was minted to commemorate the coronation of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, who ruled Tonga from 1965 until his death in 2006. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Tongan coat of arms on the other. It's made of palladium, a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal, and weighs 32 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique history and design make it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (Coronation) 1967 coin.
