© Ivan Artamonov
© Ivan Artamonov
2 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Countermarked - COMMONWEALTH MEMBER
1968 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 41.76 g | 44.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 2 Paʻanga 2 TOP = USD 0.85 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 41.76 g |
| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#46483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO PA'ANGA
TONGA
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: countermarked "COMMONWEALTH MEMBER/1970" on Tonga KM# 37Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark, which sets it apart from other coins. The countermark, "COMMONWEALTH MEMBER," is stamped on the coin's obverse, and it signifies Tonga's membership in the Commonwealth of Nations, a voluntary association of former British colonies. This countermark adds an extra layer of historical and cultural significance to the coin, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Tonga and the Commonwealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Countermarked - COMMONWEALTH MEMBER) 1968 coin.
