© Comptoir des Monnaies
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10 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV FAO
| Nickel plated steel | 4.8 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangike Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga) |
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2002-2005 |
| Value | 10 Seniti (0.10 TOP) |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#8036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value below Bananas.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAKALAHI ME'AKAI
10 SENITI
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Krause reports years 2003 and 2004; however, confirmation is needed on whether or not they actually exist. It is possible the mint reports striking this type in those two years, but they could have all been dated 2002.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO) 2002-2005 coin from Tonga is that it features an image of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV on one side and the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) emblem on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Tonga's membership in the FAO.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO) 2002-2005 coin.
