5 Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (Royal Wedding) 1981 front 5 Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (Royal Wedding) 1981 back
5 Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (Royal Wedding) 1981 photo
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5 Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Royal Wedding

1981 year
Gold (.917) 15.98 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Tonga
King
Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
5 Hau 500 TOP = USD 213
Currency
Pa'anga (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
15.98 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#175522
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, crown above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TONGA-U.K. FRIENDSHIP TREATY 1881-1981
ROYAL WEDDING

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Hau - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (Royal Wedding) 1981 coin from Tonga is unique because it was minted to commemorate the royal wedding of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata’aho. It is made of gold (.917) and weighs 15.98 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and those interested in royal memorabilia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  1000 - - - - - -

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