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1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Millennium
1999 year| Silver (.925) | 31.11 g | 35.5 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 | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Paʻanga 1 TOP = USD 0.43 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.11 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#36252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Haʻamonga ʻa Maui ("The Burden of Maui"), a stone trilithon (13th century), sometimes called the Stonehenge of the Pacific.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MILLENNIUM 2000
1 PA'ANGA
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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Interesting fact
The 1 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Millennium) 1999 coin from Tonga features a unique design, showcasing the kingdom's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, while the reverse side features a traditional Tongan dancer, along with a representation of the royal palace and a sailing ship. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists and collectors of Pacific Island coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 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 (Millennium) 1999 coin.
