1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV HMS Descubierta
2001 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangike Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga) |
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1 Paʻanga 1 TOP = USD 0.43 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#314293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The HMS Descubierta, with rowing boats in front and the shore in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1788 ALESSANDRO MALASPINA *DESCUBIERTA*
1 PA'ANGA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (HMS Descubierta) 2001 coin from Tonga is that it features an image of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV on one side and a depiction of the HMS Descubierta, a Spanish ship that arrived in Tonga in 1773, on the other. This coin is a unique blend of Tongan history and culture, with the inclusion of a European ship highlighting the country's connections to the outside world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 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 (HMS Descubierta) 2001 coin.
