Coin Pièce Samoa Steel 2011

This lot brings together five coins issued by Samoa in 2011, forming a representative set of Samoan monetary circulation during that period. It includes the denominations of 10, 20 and 50 sene, as well as the values of 1 and 2 Tala, thus covering several levels of the national currency.

The three coins of 10, 20 and 50 sene are struck in nickel-plated steel, an alloy commonly used for circulation coins due to its wear resistance and durability. This nickel coating gives these coins a characteristic silvery appearance, uniform across the entire surface.

The two coins of 1 and 2 Tala are composed of an aluminium-bronze alloy, a material that gives them a distinct golden hue, allowing immediate visual differentiation from the lower denomination coins. This alloy is valued for its corrosion resistance and relative lightness.

The total weight of the lot is 32 grams, distributed among the five coins according to their respective denominations. These coins are part of the monetary system of independent Samoa, where the Tala is the base unit, subdivided into 100 sene.

This type of lot offers a complete representation of the range of coins in circulation in Samoa for the year 2011, reflecting the metallurgical and typological choices adopted by the Samoan monetary authority for this series. The coexistence of two distinct alloys within the same year illustrates a common practice in the design of circulation series, aimed at clearly distinguishing the different face value brackets.