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10 Tala - Tanumafili II XXIV Summer Olympics

1988 year
Silver (.999) 31.10 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Samoa
Ruling authority
Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
10 Tala 10 WST = USD 3.57
Currency
Tala (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.10 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#40532
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Three torches and athletes, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXIV OLYMPIC GAMES
ER
1988

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Tala coin from Samoa featuring Tanumafili II (XXIV Summer Olympics) 1988 is a unique and interesting coin due to its unique design. The coin features a portrait of Tanumafili II, the King of Samoa, on one side, and the Samoan national emblem, a flying fox, on the other. The coin also features the Olympic rings and the words "XXIV Summer Olympics" in English and Samoan. This coin is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and Olympic memorabilia collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  20000 - - - - - -

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