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5 Sene - Tanumafili II
| Copper-nickel | 2.8 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-2000 |
| Value | 5 Sene (0.05 WST) |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Pineapple & denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
SENE
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Sene coin from Samoa, featuring Tanumafili II, has a unique feature - it has a reversed effigy of the king. Instead of facing left, as is traditional, he faces right, making it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1736000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-2000 coin.
