© Ben-jamin (CC0)
© Ben-jamin (CC0)
1 Sene - Tanumafili II
| Bronze | 1.75 g | 17.53 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1996 |
| Value | 1 Sene 0.01 WST = USD 0.0036 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Coconut, denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 SENE
JB
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Sene coin from Samoa, featuring Tanumafili II, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This was a deliberate design choice to make it easier for locals to thread the coins onto strings or cord, which was a common practice in Samoa at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-1996 coin.
