10 Tālā - Tanumafili II (Captain James Cook) 1979 front 10 Tālā - Tanumafili II (Captain James Cook) 1979 back
10 Tālā - Tanumafili II (Captain James Cook) 1979 photo

10 Tālā - Tanumafili II Captain James Cook

1979 year
Silver (.500) 31.33 g -
Description
Issuer
Samoa
Ruling authority
Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
10 Tala 10 WST = USD 3.57
Currency
Tala (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
31.33 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#47720
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Portrait of J. Cook right and ship. The HMS Resolution was Cook's ship during his 2nd and 3rd expeditions to the Pacific.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BICENTENARY·CAPTAIN JAMES COOK·1779
1728-79
H.M.S. RESOLUTION
1979 JB

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Tālā coin featuring Captain James Cook, issued in 1979 by Samoa, has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish on the reverse side, creating a striking effect.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  20000 - - - - - -

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