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© Scottsdale Mint, LLLP
10 Tala Seahorse
2018 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (2007-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 10 Tala 10 WST = USD 3.57 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#372466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seahorse and grass, weight and purity above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 OZ 999 SILVER SEAHORSE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Seahorse, named as such for its horse-like head, is native to the tropical waters surrounding the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean and can most often be found feeding or hiding in the ocean’s mangrove forests and sea grass beds.Interesting fact
The 10 Tala (Seahorse) 2018 coin from Samoa is unique in that it features a seahorse design, which is not a common motif on coins. The seahorse is often associated with the ocean and marine life, and its use on the coin may symbolize Samoa's connection to the sea and its commitment to preserving marine ecosystems. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Tala (Seahorse) 2018 coin.
