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: SAMOA
The precious metal content 1 oz Au999 (one troy ounce of 99.9% gold) is inscribed in small letters around below left; around below right, the face value in English spelling: 100 DOLLARS. Around below centre, the date of issue 2024. |