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50 Tala - Tanumafili II Trans-Antarctica Expedition
1988 year| Gold (.999) | 7.78 g | 21.96 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 50 Tala 50 WST = USD 18 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Diameter | 21.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#120142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Map of Antarctica with expedition route, six doves above representing the six participants, France, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Soviet Union and United States of America, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANTARTICA ~ WHERE THE WORLD COMES TOGETHER
$50
1988
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Tala coin - Tanumafili II (Trans-Antarctica Expedition) 1988 from Samoa made of Gold (.999) weighing 7.78 g is a rare and unique coin. It was minted to commemorate the Trans-Antarctica Expedition, a remarkable journey led by Sir Edmund Hillary, who was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The coin's design features an image of Sir Edmund Hillary and the route of the expedition on the obverse, and the coat of arms of Samoa on the reverse. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of polar exploration.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Trans-Antarctica Expedition) 1988 coin.
