20 Seniti - Tupou VI 2015 (2015-2022) front 20 Seniti - Tupou VI 2015 (2015-2022) back
20 Seniti - Tupou VI 2015 (2015-2022) photo
© National Reserve Bank of Tonga

20 Seniti - Tupou VI

2015 (2015-2022) years
Nickel plated steel 3.64 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Tonga
Issuing bank
National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangike Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga)
King
ʻAhoʻeitu Tupou VI (2012-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2015 (2015-2022)
Value
20 Seniti 0.20 TOP = USD 0.09
Currency
Pa'anga (1967-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
3.64 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.56 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#74574
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Features the Kalia, a voyaging canoe unique to Tonga. The
shape of its double hulls and large sail enables the Kalia to reach great speed on the open seas. Historically, the kalia was used for navigating the open seas but islanders now adapt it to transport people, food, livestock and crop materials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KALIA
20 SENITI

Engraver: Aleksandra Stokic

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 20 Seniti coin from Tonga features a unique design, with the portrait of King Tupou VI on one side and the Tongan coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015 (2015-2022)  2397000 - - - - - -

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