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20 Sene - Tanumafili II
| Copper-nickel | 11.31 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-2000 |
| Value | 20 Cents (Sene) (0.20 WST) |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Breadfruit (Binomial name : Artocarpus altilis)
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
SENE
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 20 Sene coin from Samoa featuring Tanumafili II, which was minted between 1974 and 2000, has a unique feature. It is one of the few coins in the world that has a reversible design. The coin can be flipped over and used as a 10 Sene coin, with the reverse side featuring the same design as the obverse side but with a different denomination. This interesting fact makes the coin a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-2000 coin.
