© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupo IV Christmas
1987 year| Copper-nickel | 15.5 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 1 Paʻanga 1 TOP = USD 0.42 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#325322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Madonna and child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE PA'ANGA · · CHRISTMAS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pa'anga coin from Tonga featuring Taufa'ahau Tupo IV (Christmas) 1987 is unique because it was minted with a special "Christmas tree" shape, making it a distinctive and rare collector's item.
