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100 Tala - Tanumafili II Kon-Tiki
1988 year| Gold (.900) | 7.5 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| 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#120243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The raft "Kon-tiki", date divided by tribal mask above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
19 88
KON-TIKI
ACROSS
THE PACIFIC
BY RAFT
1947
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (Kon-Tiki) 1988 coin from Samoa is a unique and interesting coin due to its connection to the famous Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his Kon-Tiki expedition. The coin's design features a depiction of Heyerdahl's raft, the Kon-Tiki, which he used to sail from South America to the Polynesian islands in 1947. The coin's mintage was limited to only 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Kon-Tiki) 1988 coin.
