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1 Pa'anga - Tāufaʻahau Tupou IV Queen Mother's Crown
1996 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 | 1996 |
| Value | 1 Paʻanga 1 TOP = USD 0.43 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
The Queen Mother's Crown within a circle, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
THE CROWN OF THE QUEEN MOTHER
1937
ONE PA'ANGA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pa'anga - Tāufaʻahau Tupou IV (Queen Mother's Crown) 1996 coin from Tonga is that it features a unique crown on the obverse side, which is the Queen Mother's Crown, also known as the Tongan Royal Crown. This crown is a symbol of the Tongan monarchy and is only worn by the Queen Mother during special occasions. The coin's design was created by the Tongan government to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho's coronation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pa'anga - Tāufaʻahau Tupou IV (Queen Mother's Crown) 1996 coin.
