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1 Tala 50 Years of Mars Missions
2014 year| Plated brass | 60 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (2007-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Plated brass |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#316810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars Rover "Perseverance" landing on red rock simulated surface of Mars .
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 YEARS OF MARS MISSIONS
1964 - 2014
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Individual serial number: x / 5000
Comment
First floating coin in history (an electromagnet-based system keeps the coin in a permanent floating and rotating state):© First Coin Company
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Interesting fact
The 1 Tala (50 Years of Mars Missions) 2014 coin from Samoa features an image of a Mars rover on one side and the Samoan coat of arms on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate 50 years of Mars missions and is a unique collector's item for space enthusiasts and numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Tala (50 Years of Mars Missions) 2014 coin.
