2 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Humpback Whale
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 32.4 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 2 Paʻanga 2 TOP = USD 0.85 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 32.4 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#40914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Humpback whale - bull in breach
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2 PA'ANGA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Pa'anga coin featuring Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Humpback Whale) from Tonga is interesting because it is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Humpback Whale) 1979 coin.
