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1 Tala - Tanumafili II XXVI Summer Olympics
1996 year| Silver (.500) | 10 g | - |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#50992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Gymnast doing an exercise and a pommel horse left, in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLYMPIC GAMES 1996
1996
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Tala coin from Samoa featuring Tanumafili II (XXVI Summer Olympics) 1996 is unique because it was minted to commemorate the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted in 1996, but it still features the image of Tanumafili II, who was the Head of State of Samoa from 1962 until his death in 2007. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to celebrate significant events and honor important figures, even years after their passing.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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