1 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-1996 front 1 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-1996 back
1 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-1996 photo
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1 Sene - Tanumafili II

 
Bronze 1.75 g 17.53 mm
Description
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
References
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.