Gold Half Gram 2016 Gods of Olympus - Athena, Coin from Samoa - detailed information

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 2016.

In the exergue, the face value $1 (one dollar/tala).

Around right in small letters facing outward, the precious metal content 0.5 g Au 585 (half gram of 58.5% gold).

The reverse of the coin shows the Greek goddess Athena holding a spear in one hand and an owl in the other.

Around above right, the inscription ATHENA. In the right field, the overlapping letters GO (for Gods of Olympus).

Around below, the name of the series, GODS OF OLYMPUS. The rest of the rim is decorated with an Ancient Greek geometric pattern.

Finish: proof.