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. Below the Coat of Arms, the face value 5 DOLLARS.
Vertically on the right, the precious metal content 30 g Ag 999 (thirty grams of 99.9% silver).
The rim above and below is decorated with a geometric motif.
The date of issue is not written on the coin. |