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5 Tala - Tanumafili II Robert Louis Stevenson
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 19.83 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 5 Tala 5 WST = USD 1.79 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 19.83 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#43279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Ship, map, portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson and pirate scene.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TREASURE
ISLAND
1994
UPOLU
SAVAII
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON 1850 - 1894
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Tala coin featuring Tanumafili II (Robert Louis Stevenson) from Samoa is interesting because it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Stevenson's death, who was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for his novels "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The coin's design features a portrait of Stevenson on one side and the Samoan coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1994 and has a weight of 19.83 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Tala - Tanumafili II (Robert Louis Stevenson) 1994 coin.
