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1 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV FAO; magnetic
| Copper plated steel | 1.75 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangike Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga) |
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2002-2005 |
| Value | 1 Seniti (0.01 TOP) |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#15433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Vanilla plant
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAKALAHI ME'AKAI
1 SENITI
Translation:
FINAL FOOD
1 SENITI
Edge
Plain
Comment
Krause reports years 2003 and 2004; however, confirmation is needed on whether or not they actually exist. It is possible the mint reports striking this type in those two years, but they could have all been dated 2002.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tongan 1 Seniti coin is that it features a unique magnetic feature, which was added to the coin's design to prevent counterfeiting. This makes it stand out from other coins and adds an extra layer of security to its use in transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO; magnetic) 2002-2005 coin.
