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10 Shillings

Issuer Bank of Western Samoa
Year 1963-2020
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Value 10 Shillings (1/2)
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Obverse description The National Coat of Arms of Western Samoa is centred to the left within an intricate guilloche medallion, flanked by stylised traditional motifs at the outer margins. To the right, a central vignette presents a coastal scene with a traditional outrigger fishing canoe on calm waters against a mountainous horizon. The denomination '10/-' appears in all four corners, with the serial number printed in two positions across the upper portion of the note.
Obverse lettering FALE TUPE O SAMOA I SISIFO TUPE FA`ATAGAINA-MALO O SAMOA I SISIFO LEGAL TENDER IN WESTERN SAMOA SEFULU SELENI TEN SHILLINGS BANK OF WESTERN SAMOA
(Translation: Western Samoa Bank, Government allowance of Western Samoa, Ten Shillings)
Reverse description The central vignette presents a traditional Samoan fale (thatched open-sided hut) set on a coastal shoreline, framed by tall palm trees against a lightly engraved sky. Circular guilloche medallions bearing the denomination '10/-' are positioned at the upper left and right, with decorative panels of traditional Samoan geometric patterns and ceremonial implements flanking the central scene. The overall design is printed in a single green intaglio tone.
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