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1 Tālā
| Issuer | Monetary Board of Western Samoa |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Value | 1 Tala (1 WST) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears a central vignette of the Samoan coastline viewed from a distance, flanked by a vignette of female weavers engaged in traditional mat weaving. The national flag of Samoa appears within the design, accompanied by the issuing authority inscriptions in both Samoan and English. Fine guilloche underprint work frames the composition throughout. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a central intaglio vignette of two fishermen paddling a traditional outrigger canoe through coastal waters, rendered in dark green against a light guilloche underprint. The national flag of Samoa is displayed to the right of the canoe scene, alongside the state coat of arms at the lower centre. Denomination numerals "$1" appear at upper left and upper right, with issuing authority inscriptions in Samoan and English running along the top and bottom margins. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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