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100 Tala - Tanumafili II America's Cup
1987 year| Gold (.900) | 7.5 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Tala 100 WST = USD 36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#120238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sailing yacht "America" (winner of the first race in 1851), date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA’S CUP ⋆ PERTH - AUSTRALIA
1987
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (America's Cup) 1987 coin from Samoa is a unique and valuable collector's item due to its gold content and limited mintage. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features a sailboat, which represents Samoa's participation in the America's Cup yacht race, held in Perth, Australia in 1987. The coin's obverse side features an image of Tanumafili II, the Malietoa titleholder and head of state of Samoa at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 sm | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (America's Cup) 1987 coin.
