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1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Countermarked - OIL SEARCH
1968 year| Gold plated 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 | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.09 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PA'ANGA
TONGA
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Countermarked on KM# 33.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Countermarked - OIL SEARCH) 1968 coin from Tonga is that it was issued to commemorate the discovery of oil in the country, which was a significant event for Tonga's economy. The countermark on the coin, which features the letters "OIL SEARCH," serves as a symbol of this important event in Tongan history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - OIL SEARCH) 1968 coin.
