Silver Two Ounces 2023 Brain, Coin from Samoa - detailed information

Silver Two Ounces 2023 Brain, Coin from Samoa
CoinSilver Two Ounces 2023 Brain

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 two troy ounces of silver (2 oz silver) format, such as this one.

This innovative coin has the shape of a three-dimensional representation of a human brain.

MintMDM Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 1,499
Obverse
Samoa / Silver Two Ounces 2023 Brain - obverse photo

In a small circle, 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 and the date of issue: SAMOA.

Below the Coat of Arms, the face value 5 DOLLARS. Divided by this, the precious metal content 2 oz Ag 999 (two troy ounces of 99.9% silver).

Obverse Inscription SAMOA 2023 5 DOLLARS 2 oz Ag 999
Reverse
Samoa / Silver Two Ounces 2023 Brain - reverse photo

Apart from the obverse depicting the Coat of Arms of the country and its surrounding inscriptions, the rest of the coin is a three-dimensional representation of a human brain.

There is no inscription.

Reverse Inscription (none)
EdgeNoneEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, proof-like.
Packaging: in a themed box, with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Silver Two Ounces 2023 Brain: Details
CountrySamoa
CurrencyTala
Coin TypeSilver Two Ounces (2 oz)
Issued2023
Effigy / SymbolCoat of Arms of Samoa
Face Value5 (x Tala)
Total Mintage1,499
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
Shape3D
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size 35 x 50.0000 mm
Thickness35.000 mm
Mass62.2000 g
OCC IDYRVP-OVRC-MBQL-ODQG
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