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1 Tala - Tanumafili II Charles Kingsford Smith
1978 year| Copper-nickel | 27.22 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#30154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Map of the first plane flight across the Pacific Ocean and portrait of Charles Kingsford Smith facing left, signature and date below.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
FIRST PACIFIC FLIGHT
U.S.A.
1928
HAWAII
SAMOA
FIJI
AUSTRALIA
N.Z.
CKingsfordSmith
JB
1978
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Charles Kingsford Smith) 1978 coin from Samoa features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of King Tanumafili II on the obverse side and a depiction of aviator Charles Kingsford Smith and his plane, the Southern Cross, on the reverse side. This coin is not only a tribute to the king but also a celebration of Samoa's rich history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Charles Kingsford Smith) 1978 coin.
