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100 Tala Charles Kingsford Smith
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 1978 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#29, Fr#5, Schön#29 |
| Obverse description | The national arms of Western Samoa displayed centrally within a wreath of olive branches: a shield bearing the Southern Cross constellation above wavy lines and a coconut palm, surmounted by a Latin cross, with a scroll below bearing the national motto in the exergue. The legend 'SAMOA I SISIFO' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '$100' appears in large numerals at the base of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A cartographic depiction of the Pacific Ocean occupies the central field, tracing the route of the first transpacific flight from the United States via Hawaii, Samoa, and Fiji to Australia, with flight path lines prominently indicated. To the right, a left-facing portrait of aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith is shown in relief, accompanied by his facsimile signature below. The legend 'FIRST PACIFIC FLIGHT' arcs along the upper border, with the intermediate stopping points and dates flanking the design, and the engraver's initials 'JB' and the year '1978' appearing in the lower field. |
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