1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO) 1978 front 1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO) 1978 back
1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO) 1978 photo
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)

1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV FAO

1978 year
Copper-nickel 16.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Tonga
King
Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
1 Paʻanga 1 TOP = USD 0.43
Currency
Pa'anga (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
16.2 g
Size
47 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#24471
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

100 Palm trees

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAANGA
F·A·O
PAANGA

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Pa'anga coin from Tonga, featuring Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, has a unique feature - it has a reversible design. The coin can be flipped over and used as a mirror, with the king's image serving as a reflective surface. This distinctive feature makes it a standout among other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  10000 - - - - - -

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 (FAO) 1978 coin.