20 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Constitution Centennial) 1975 front 20 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Constitution Centennial) 1975 back
20 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Constitution Centennial) 1975 photo
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20 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Constitution Centennial

1975 year
Silver (.925) 140 g 62 mm
Description
Issuer
Tonga
King
Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1975
Value
20 Paʻanga 20 TOP = USD 8.51
Currency
Pa'anga (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
140 g
Diameter
62 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#76725
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

National arms, denomination above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENARY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF TONGA
20 PA'ANGA
KO E'OTUA MO TONGA KO HOKU TOFI'A
TONGA
1875-1975

Translation: God and Tonga are my inheritance

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Pa'anga - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Constitution Centennial) 1975 coin from Tonga is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, while the reverse side features a traditional Tongan canoe and a whale, which are important symbols of the island nation's maritime history and culture. The coin's design is a nod to Tonga's rich history and traditions, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  800 - - - - - -

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