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10 Tala Edmond Halley
1995 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 10 Tala 10 WST = USD 3.57 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#189289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bust of Edmond Halley at left, comet Halley and diagram orbit comet Halley and earth around the sun at right, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EDMOND HALLEY 1656-1742
sun
earth
orbit halley 1986
1995
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Tala coin from Samoa featuring Edmond Halley was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Halley's birth. Halley was a British astronomer and mathematician who is best known for his work on the orbit of Halley's Comet and his contributions to the field of navigation. The coin's design features a portrait of Halley on one side and an image of a comet on the other, symbolizing his groundbreaking work in astronomy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Tala (Edmond Halley) 1995 coin.
