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½ Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Royal Wedding
1981 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | ½ Hau 50 TOP = USD 21 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#140861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Portrait of Prince Charles and Lady Diana during wedding below cameo portraits of Queen Victoria and King George Tupou I
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TONGA-UK FRIENDSHIP TREATY 1881-1981
• ROYAL WEDDING •
Interesting fact
The Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (Royal Wedding) coin from Tonga, minted in 1981, features an unusual design element – a cameo portrait of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV and his bride, Queen Halaevalu Mata’aho, surrounded by a wreath of Tongan symbols and motifs. This coin is a unique representation of the royal wedding and a rare collectible for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Royal Wedding) 1981 coin.
