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1 Tala - Tanumafili II Captain Cook
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 26.8 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#30695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Head right above sailing ship, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BICENTENARY · CAPTAIN JAMES COOK · 1779
1728-79
H.M.S. RESOLUTION
1979
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Captain Cook) 1979 coin from Samoa features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Captain James Cook, a British explorer and navigator who was the first European to sight Samoa in 1768.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Captain Cook) 1979 coin.
