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2 Tala Mermaid and Daughter
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
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| Reverse description | A female mermaid and her young daughter are depicted in intimate proximity, their faces turned toward one another in a tender gaze, their sinuous fish tails elegantly intertwined in the lower portion of the design. The figures are rendered in high relief with fine detail in the hair, scales, and facial expressions, evoking a classical mythological aesthetic. The composition is enclosed within an ornamental cartouche featuring flowing scrollwork and decorative flourishes that frame the scene on all sides. |
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| Mintage | 2023 - Antique Finish - 2,000 2023 - Prooflike - 15,000 |
| Additional information |
Samoa's 2 Tala series has become a reliable vehicle for the international bullion and collectibles market, with the island nation licensing its mint authority to produce themed issues aimed squarely at collector demand rather than domestic circulation. This piece falls within that commercial framework — struck under arrangements typical of Pacific island coining programs that partner with European mints to generate seigniorage revenue.