| Coin | Silver Ounce 2018 Seahorse |
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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 ounce (1 oz silver) format, such as this one.
This silver coin is the first issue in the Samoa Seahorse bullion range by the Scottsdale Mint. The series features a new design every year and is issued in gold and silver (except this first year of issue when it was in silver only). |
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| Obverse | |
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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".
The background is frosted.
Around above, the name of the country, SAMOA. Divided by the Coat of Arms, the date of issue: 2018. Below, the face value 2 TALA. |
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| Reverse | |
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Within a decorated border, the reverse design shows a seahorse above the waves, amid bubbles.
Around above right, on frosted background, the precious metal content 1 OZ 999 SILVER, followed by the name of the series: SEAHORSE. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
1 OZ 999 SILVER SEAHORSE |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (30,000 coins) or Reverse Proof (1,000 coins).
Packaging: sealed in a protective capsule. |
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