| Coin | Silver Ounce 2021 Harry Potter |
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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 coloured coin was issued as part of a three-coin set marking the 20th anniversary of the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and features the main character, young wizard Harry Potter.
The Mint says about it:
Even though the Harry Potter franchise has not seen a new release in print or feature-film formats in more than a decade, the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling remains massively popular in the 2020s. |
| Mint | MDM |
Mint Mark | No mint mark |
Total Mintage |
1,000
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin features the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait", by Ian Rank-Broadley). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits. In small letters below the neck truncation, the designer's initials IRB.
Given that Samoa has been a republic since it gained independence in 1962, it is unclear why the Queen's effigy is displayed on the coin.
Below the portrait, a small 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. Around below left, the metal content: 1 oz Ag 999 (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver); around below right, the face value 5 DOLLARS. |
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The reverse of the coin is coloured and shows Harry Potter, magic wand at the ready. Behind him, his snow owl Hedwig is perched on a pile of books.
Above, the Harry Potter logo. Around below right, the inscription HARRY POTTER, followed by the copyright notice TM & © WBEI (s21) (Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
Harry Potter HARRY POTTER |
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| Edge | Milled interrupted | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: proof, coloured.
Issued in three-coin set only. |
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