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10 Tala - Tanumafili II SMS 'Adler'
| Issuer | Central Bank of Samoa |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Weight | 28.40 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Western Samoa occupies the central field, depicting a heraldic shield bearing a coconut palm above stylised ocean waves with five stars representing the Southern Cross constellation, surmounted by a Christian cross. The shield is supported by two laurel branches forming a wreath, with a ribbon below bearing the national motto. The legend 'SAMOA I SISIFO' arcs along the upper periphery in large raised Latin letters, while the motto 'FAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA' appears on the ribbon at the base of the arms. The denomination '$10' is inscribed in the lower field beneath the coat of arms. |
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| Obverse lettering | SAMOA I SISIFO FAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA $10 (Translation: Western Samoa Samoa is founded on God $10) |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a finely engraved depiction of the Imperial German gunboat SMS Adler, shown navigating heavy seas with sails set and rigging fully detailed, commemorating the vessel's loss during the great Apia hurricane of 1889. The ship is rendered in profile with multiple masts, furled and billowing sails, and a hull riding turbulent waves rendered in stylised relief. The legend 'SMS "ADLER" 1889' arcs across the upper field in raised Latin lettering, while the year of issue '2003' appears in the lower exergue. |
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