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½ Dollar - Elizabeth II Avalokitesvara
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Weight | 155 g |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II SAMOA IRB FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA HALF DOLLAR |
| Reverse description | Central high-relief depiction of Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, shown in classical iconographic style with a pronounced mandorla halo radiating behind the figure. The deity is portrayed in a graceful pose, tilting a vase or kundika vessel to pour a stream of liquid, symbolising the bestowal of mercy and blessings upon the world. The rendering reflects traditional East Asian Buddhist artistic conventions, with flowing robes and serene facial features. The name of the deity and the date of issue are inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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