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10 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV "La Princesa"
1998 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 | 1998 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#175793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sailing ship “La Princesa” with map of Tonga in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA PRINCESA
TONGA
TEN PA'ANGA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Pa'anga coin featuring Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, also known as "La Princesa," is a unique and rare coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1998 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. This limited production and the fact that it's made of gold (.999) make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 ("La Princesa") 1998 coin.
