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100 Tala Dr. Wilhelm Solf
1980 year| Gold (.9167) | 7.5 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Western Samoa (Fale Tupe o Samoa i Sisifo) |
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 100 Tala 100 WST = USD 36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#402831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of Dr. Wilhelm Solf facing left in German diplomatic uniform, tropical scene in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DR. WILHELM SOLF GOVERNOR OF WESTERN SAMOA 1900·1910
ER
* 1980 *
Designer: E. W. Roberts
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Dr. Solf was the Imperial German colonial governor of Samoa 1900-1910.
Interesting fact
The 100 Tala coin featuring Dr. Wilhelm Solf, issued in 1980 by Samoa, has a unique feature - it has a hollow center. This makes it stand out from other coins, as most coins are solid and do not have a hollow center. This interesting fact adds to the coin's collectibility and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Tala (Dr. Wilhelm Solf) 1980 coin.
