50 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO; non-magnetic) 1981-1996 front 50 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO; non-magnetic) 1981-1996 back
50 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO; non-magnetic) 1981-1996 photo
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)

50 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV FAO; non-magnetic

 
Copper-nickel 14.58 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Tonga
King
Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1981-1996
Value
50 Seniti (0.50&nbspTOP)
Currency
Pa'anga (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
14.58 g
Diameter
32.5 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 October 2015
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#1519
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Tomato Plant

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FAKALAHI ME'AKAI
50 SENITI

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV coin from Tonga is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, who ruled Tonga from 1965 until his death in 2006, while the reverse side features a traditional Tongan motif, including a Tongan warrior and a representation of the royal family's crest. This design not only highlights Tonga's history and culture but also serves as a symbol of national pride and identity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  555000 - - - - - -
1990  40000 - - - - - -
1991  40700 - - - - - -
1994  40000 - - - - - -
1996  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (FAO; non-magnetic) 1981-1996 coin.