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1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Countermarked - INVESTITURE
1968 year| Copper-nickel | 28.09 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 1 Paʻanga 1 TOP = USD 0.43 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.09 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PA'ANGA
TONGA
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Countermarked on KM# 33.Interesting fact
The 1 Pa'anga coin from Tonga, featuring King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, has a unique countermarking that sets it apart from other coins. The countermark, which reads "INVESTITURE," was added to the coin to commemorate the king's investiture ceremony, which took place on July 4, 1968. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Countermarked - INVESTITURE) 1968 coin.
