Obverse © Sisifo – Reverse © Kon-Tiki
Obverse © Sisifo – Reverse © Kon-Tiki
10 Tālā - Tanumafili II Kon-Tiki
1988 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 39 mm |
| 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 | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Kon-Tiki raft and Map, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KON-TIKI
RAROIA
REEF 1947
TAHITI CALLAO
1988
Interesting fact
The 10 Tālā - Tanumafili II (Kon-Tiki) 1988 coin from Samoa features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of King Tanumafili II, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Samoan canoe, known as a "kon-tiki," which was used by ancient Samoans to travel across the Pacific Ocean. The coin's design is a nod to Samoa's seafaring history and its strong cultural connections to the ocean.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 16500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Tālā - Tanumafili II (Kon-Tiki) 1988 coin.
