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5 Seniti - Tupou VI
2018 year| Nickel plated steel | 2.3 g | 17 mm |
| 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Seniti 0.05 TOP = USD 0.021 |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#195839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Heilala flowers.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 SENITI
HEILALA
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Seniti coin from Tonga features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole is not just for aesthetics, but it also serves a practical purpose. It allows the coin to be threaded onto a string or cord, making it easier to carry and store. This design feature is a nod to the traditional way that people in Tonga used to carry their money, which was often strung onto a cord and worn around the neck.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Seniti - Tupou VI 2018 coin.
