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10 Tala - Tanumafili II Robert Louis Stephenson
1994 year| Silver (.925) | 31.69 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 10 Tala 10 WST = USD 3.57 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.69 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#226439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ship, map, pirate scene and portrait of Robert Louis Stephenson writing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TREASURE
ISLAND
1994
UPOLU
SAVAII
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON 1850 - 1894
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Tala coin featuring Tanumafili II (Robert Louis Stephenson) from Samoa is a unique and interesting coin due to its connection to the famous writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Stevenson, who is best known for his novels "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," spent the last four years of his life in Samoa, where he was known as Tanumafili II. The coin's design features a portrait of Stevenson on one side and the Samoan coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and collectible item for both coin collectors and literature enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Tala - Tanumafili II (Robert Louis Stephenson) 1994 coin.
