Coin set – Samoa

Set of coins with breathtaking

boat race in the Samoan Islands.

Before modern ships

main means of transportation

there were fautasi boats between the islands of Samoa.

Their length is about 30 meters.

Major boat races are still held today

and are of great cultural importance.

The name fautasi literally means “built as one”

and refers to the necessary joint work of crews of up to 50 people.

The Fautasi race is depicted on the reverse.

10 sene coins from this 2011 complete set.

This is the first Samoa coin issued

led by Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi

as head of state.

The rest of the reverses show

the national flower known as “tehuila”

endemic toothed dove, cava bowl and national emblem.

The obverse features a portrait of Efi.

– The first coin established under the head of state Efi

– A complete set of 2011 with animal and plant motifs

– With a seven-sided and wavy coin