© Emiliano Micalizzi
© Emiliano Micalizzi
1 Tala - Tanumafili II Royal Wedding
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 27.1 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Conjoined portraits facing left, engraver's initials below. Lettering around outside, date underneath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WEDDING OF H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES
ER
1981
Engraver: E R
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Royal Wedding) 1981 coin from Samoa features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of King Tanumafili II, while the reverse side features a traditional Samoan wedding ceremony. This coin is particularly interesting because it was issued to commemorate the royal wedding of King Tanumafili II and his wife, Queen Salote, which took place in 1981. The coin's design and the story behind it make it a valuable collector's item for anyone interested in Samoan history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Royal Wedding) 1981 coin.
