Gold Fifth-Ounce 2021 Jesus - Alpha and Omega, Coin from Samoa - detailed information

Within a wide beaded rim, the obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Samoa. It consists of a shield, the lower two-thirds of which have five stars representing the constellation of the Southern Cross; the upper third depicts a beach and a coconut palm. The shield is surmounted by a cross with rays radiating from its centre, and is superimposed on two concentric circles representing the world, and an olive branch wreath - as in the United Nations Badge. On a ribbon below, the motto FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA, meaning "God be the Foundation of Samoa".

Around above, the name of the country and the date of issue: SAMOA 2021. Below, the face value 5 TALA.

The precious metal content 0.2 TROY OUNCE 9999 FINE GOLD is inscribed around left and around right.

The centre of the reverse shows the haloed figure of Jesus Christ, facing the viewer, his right hand raised in blessing. Above left and right, the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, each topped by a cross.

Around the rim, the inscription + I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT · I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH.

The U in FOUGHT is written old-style as a V, FOVGHT.

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, proof-like.
Packaging: in sealed capsule and case, with Certificate of Authenticity.