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1 Tala Marie Curie
2009 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (2007-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#412533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portrait of Marie Curie with atom at center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARIE SKLODOWSKA-CURIE
7 OKTOBER 1867 - 4 JULI 1934
2009
Translation: 7 October 1867 - 4 July 1934
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Tala (Marie Curie) 2009 coin from Samoa made of Gold (.999) weighing 0.5 g is a unique and rare coin that features the portrait of Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, on its obverse side. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Marie Curie's Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry. It's interesting to note that Marie Curie was not only a renowned physicist and chemist but also a pioneer for women in science. The coin's design highlights her groundbreaking contributions to science and serves as a reminder of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Tala (Marie Curie) 2009 coin.
