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50 Tala - Tanumafili II Tempora Mutantur
1997 year| Gold (.999) | 3.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Tala 50 WST = USD 18 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Size | 24 mm |
| Shape | Other |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#143032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Man holding torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPORA MUTANTUR
Translation: Times are changing
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin is part of set with Kiribati KM#26.International Dateline divides jaggedly between two coins.
Interesting fact
The 50 Tala - Tanumafili II (Tempora Mutantur) 1997 coin from Samoa is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual design. The coin features a portrait of King Tanumafili II on one side and a depiction of a traditional Samoan warrior on the other. The warrior is shown holding a spear and standing on a beach, with the ocean and a island visible in the background. The coin's design is a nod to Samoa's rich cultural heritage and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Tala - Tanumafili II (Tempora Mutantur) 1997 coin.
