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100 Tala Charles Kingsford Smith
1978 year| Gold (.917) | 15.55 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 100 Tala 100 WST = USD 36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Map of the first plane flight across the Pacific Ocean and portrait of Charles Kingsford Smith facing left, signature and date below.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
FIRST PACIFIC FLIGHT
U.S.A.
1928
HAWAII
SAMOA
FIJI
AUSTRALIA
N.Z.
CKingsfordSmith
JB
1978
Engraver: James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Tala (Charles Kingsford Smith) 1978 coin from Samoa is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first trans-Pacific flight by Charles Kingsford Smith, who was a famous Australian aviator. The coin's design includes an image of Kingsford Smith's plane, the Southern Cross, along with a map of the Pacific Ocean and the flight route. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for those interested in aviation history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Tala (Charles Kingsford Smith) 1978 coin.
