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1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook
1970 year| Copper-nickel | 27.11 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.11 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Bust James Cook facing right, waves below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMES COOK
EXPLORER of the PACIFIC
1769-1779
Engraver: James Berry
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (James Cook) 1970 coin from Samoa features a unique design, with the portrait of King Tanumafili II on one side and a depiction of Captain James Cook on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Cook's arrival in Samoa.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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