50 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-2000 front 50 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-2000 back
50 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-2000 photo
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50 Sene - Tanumafili II

 
Copper-nickel 14 g 32.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Samoa
Ruling authority
Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1974-2000
Value
50 Sene (0.50&nbspWST)
Currency
Tala (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
14 g
Diameter
32.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4105
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Banana Tree & Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
SENE

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Sene coin from Samoa featuring Tanumafili II, which was minted between 1974 and 2000, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of copper-nickel, the coin has a unique shape, known as a " equilateral curved heptagon." This means that the coin has seven sides, and each side is equally long, creating a distinctive and eye-catching design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  50000 - - - - - -
2000  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Sene - Tanumafili II 1974-2000 coin.