Brief Western Samoa History
Western Samoa is, or was, a group of islands in the South Pacific, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It was a German protectorate until 1914. It was then occupied by New Zealand until 1962, when it became the first Polynesian nation to regain independence. There are two main islands.
In 1997, Western Samoa dropped the "Western" part of its name to become simply Samoa
.
This page relates purely to coins of Western Samoa.
Talas and Senes The Samoan coinage is denominated in Tala which derives from dollar and thaler, and is subdivided into sene, which also derives from the words cent and centime.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
100 Talas 1981
|
28 | 7.5000 | 0.9170 | 0.2211 |
Prices & Availability
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| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1981 | 100 Tala | International Year of Disabled Persons | Uncirculated | 250 | Yes | £275 | $440 |
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Obverse of 1981 Western Samoa 100 Tala
Reverse of 1981 Western Samoa 100 Tala
1981 Western Samoa 100 Tala in Presentation Box
1981 Western Samoa 100 Tala Certificate
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