1 Pa'anga - Tupou VI
2015 year| Aluminium bronze | 7.33 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangike Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga) |
| King | ʻAhoʻeitu Tupou VI (2012-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 1 Paʻanga 1 TOP = USD 0.43 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 7.33 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#74571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Features the Coat of Arms. The three stars in the first
quarter represent the three main groups of Islands in the Kingdom. The Kingdom itself is symbolized by the crown in the second quarter. The dove in the third quarter symbolizes Christianity and the swords in the last quarter symbolize the three Royal dynasties. The white star and red cross in the centre of the shield are the national symbols. The motto: KO E ÓTUA MO TONGA KO HOKU TOFIÁ can be translated as God and Tonga Are My Inheritance.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SILA 'O TONGA
KO E 'OTUA MO TONGA KO HOKU TOFI'A
1 PA' ANGA
Engraver: Aleksandra Stokic
Edge
Plain with 5 reeds at four locations
Comment
George Tupou V or Siaosi Tupou V (Life: 1948-2012) was the King of Tonga from 2006 to 2012. During his reign no coins were issued and this coin has been released in the reign of Tupou VI in 2015.Interesting fact
The 1 Pa'anga coin from Tonga features a unique design element - the Tongan coat of arms, which includes a crown, a crossed trident and a sword, symbolizing the country's history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pa'anga - Tupou VI 2015 coin.
