Silver Two Ounces 2021 Samurai Mask, Coin from Samoa - detailed information

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. 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".

In large letters above, the name of the country: SAMOA; below left, he date of issue: 2021; below right, the face value 5 DOLLARS.

Diagonally on the left, the inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH II. Diagonally on the right, the precious metal content 2 oz Ag .999; it means "two troy ounces of 99.9% silver" - Ag is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver.

The reverse of the specially shaped coin represents the helmet of a Japanese Samurai warrior. It is in Ultra High Relief with a 3D feel.

There is no inscription.

Finish: antique, Ultra High Relief (UHR).
Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Issue price: US$ 299.95