| Coin | Silver Half Ounce 2022 Funnel-Web Spider |
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The currency of Samoa is the Tālā, the name of which is a transliteration of the English words Dollar; it was introduced in 1967. On coinage sometimes the English word is inscribed, especially on commemorative and bullion coins not intended to circulate within the country.
Samoa has authorised some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the popular silver half ounce (1/2 oz silver) format, such as this one.
This coin is part of the Venomous & Poisonous twelve-coin series by MDM, and features the Australian Funnel-Web Spider. |
| Mint | MDM |
Mint Mark | No mint mark |
Total Mintage |
9,999
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| Obverse | |
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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.
Around below, the date of issue 2022 divides the precious metal content 1/2 oz Ag 999 (one half of a troy ounce of 99.9% silver) and the face value 1 DOLLAR. |
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| Reverse | |
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The reverse is coloured and shows at its centre a funnel-web spider.
Around above, the name of the coin series: VENOMOUS & POISONOUS. Around below, FUNNEL-WEB SPIDER. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
VENOMOUS & POISONOUS FUNNEL-WEB SPIDER |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (proof-like), 3D-effect colour print.
Packaging: in rectangular capsule in blister card. |
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| Included in Set |
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Venomous and Poisonous Collection, mintage unknown, limited to 9,999
12 coins: Blue-Ringed Octopus, Brazilian Wandering Spider, Cone Snail, Deathstalker, Funnel-Web Spider, Golden Poison Frog, Inland Taipan, King Cobra, Portuguese Man O' War, Pufferfish, Sea Wasp, Stingray
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