100 Tala - Tanumafili II XXII Summer Olympics

Features

Issuer Samoa
Ruling authority Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1980
Value 100 Tala
100 WST = USD 36
Currency Tala (1967-date)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 7.5 g
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
120144
References KM# 37
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

1980 Summer Olympics, Moscow

Obverse

National arms above value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAMOA I SISIFO
FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA
$ 100

Reverse

Two hurdlers below date, Moscow Olympic logo below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OLYMPIC GAMES
1980

Engraver: E. W. Roberts

Edge

Reeded

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  250
1980  Photo 1 000 Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (XXII Summer Olympics)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (XXII Summer Olympics)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (XXII Summer Olympics)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (XXII Summer Olympics)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231926
Lot 64336
Internet Archive
27 Jun 2019 1980 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (XXII Summer Olympics)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Tala - Tanumafili II (XXII Summer Olympics)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232031
Lot 65389
Internet Archive
29 Jul 2020 1980 – Proof USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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