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1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Christmas
1988 year| Copper-nickel | 15.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 1 Paʻanga 1 TOP = USD 0.43 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
The holy family, based on a wood sculpture from Albrecht Durer's "Madonna with Child"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE PA'ANGA · CHRISTMAS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1988 Tongan Christmas coin featuring Taufa'ahau Tupou IV is unique because it was issued as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency. Instead, it was produced in limited quantities as a collector's item, making it a rare and valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Christmas) 1988 coin.
