1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Papal Visit) 1970 front 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Papal Visit) 1970 back
1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Papal Visit) 1970 photo
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1 Tala - Tanumafili II Papal Visit

1970 year
Copper-nickel 27.22 g 38.74 mm
Description
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
27.22 g
Diameter
38.74 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#20390
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Bust to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: POPE PAUL VI VISIT TO WESTERN SAMOA

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Papal Visit) 1970 coin from Samoa features an image of Pope Paul VI on the obverse side, which is a unique feature for a coin from a country with a predominantly Protestant population.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  3000 - - - - - -

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