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½ Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV King's 50th Birthday ND
1968 year| Palladium (.980) | 32.00 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| 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#175550 |
|---|---|
| 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
Comment
Countermark on KM# 23.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th birthday of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga, who was known for his efforts to modernize and develop the country during his reign from 1965 to 2006.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1968) | 513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (King's 50th Birthday) ND (1968) coin.
