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10 Tala Ferdinand Magellan
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 28 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 10 Tala 10 WST = USD 3.57 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#300283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sailing ship and portrait of Ferdinand Magellan in cameo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAGELLAN · TRINIDAD
2003
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Tala (Ferdinand Magellan) 2003 coin from Samoa is that it features a unique design that showcases the famous explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe in the early 16th century. The coin's design includes an image of Magellan's ship, the Victoria, and a map of the world in the background, symbolizing the historic voyage that changed the course of history.
