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1 Tala - Tanumafili II US Bicentennial
1976 year| Copper-nickel | 27.1 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| 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#18472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Paul Revere riding (Equestrian), superimposed on USA map. Old North Church, Boston, surrounded by trees on right of the coin and a house and trees on left of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1776 · INDEPENDENCE · 1976
U·S·A
$1
WESTERN SAMOA
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Obverse:1962: Indicates the year in which Samoa (Western Samoa) became Independent from New Zealand
1976: Indicates the year in which the coin was minted
Reverse:
1776: Indicates the year in which United States of America became Independent from Great Britain
1976: Indicates the year of completion of 200 years of Independence of USA
Malietoa or Chief (Head of State/President): Tanumafili II was also known as Susuga (Life:1913-2007)
(His Tenure as Chief was for life: 1962-2007)
Interesting fact
The 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (US Bicentennial) 1976 coin from Samoa features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the United States. The coin's obverse side bears the portrait of Tanumafili II, the Malietoa (head of state) of Samoa, while the reverse side features an image of the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence. This coin is interesting because it highlights the close relationship between Samoa and the United States, which has been a key factor in Samoa's economic and political development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (US Bicentennial) 1976 coin.
