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10 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV HMS Adventure
2003 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangike Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga) |
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 10 Paʻanga 10 TOP = USD 4.25 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#368258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
James Cook's H.M.S. Adventure on his second expedition to the Pacific Ocean, globe in wooden stand at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMES COOK · HMS ADVENTURE
10 PA'ANGA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Pa'anga coin featuring Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (HMS Adventure) 2003 from Tonga is made of gold (.999) and weighs 1.24g. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the coronation of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, who reigned from 1965 until his death in 2006. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the HMS Adventure, a British ship that arrived in Tonga in 1767, on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in Pacific island history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (HMS Adventure) 2003 coin.
