50 Sene - Tanumafili II 1967 front 50 Sene - Tanumafili II 1967 back
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50 Sene - Tanumafili II

1967 year
Copper-nickel 13.61 g 31.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Samoa
Ruling authority
Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1967
Value
50 Sene (0.50&nbspWST)
Currency
Tala (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.61 g
Diameter
31.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#5770
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

National arms within wreath. Cross divides date, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIMASEFULU SENE
19 67
50

Edge

Segmented Reeded/Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Sene coin from Samoa featuring Tanumafili II, minted in 1967, is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the country's head of state, who was also the first Samoan to hold the position of Head of State. This coin was a significant departure from previous Samoan coins, which had featured images of foreign leaders or colonial administrators. The coin's design was created by the Samoan artist, Fiamalu Peni, and it has become a symbol of Samoan national pride and identity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1967  15000 - - - - - -

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