Complete first set of coins of Tonga under King Tupou VI.<\/p>\n
Due to the large distances between the islands<\/p>\n
South Pacific<\/p>\n
sailing has always been an important part of<\/p>\n
Polynesian culture.<\/p>\n
In addition, isolated location<\/p>\n
led to the emergence of unique species of animals and plants.<\/p>\n
This complete set of Tongan paanga coins is dedicated to both.<\/p>\n
A flower is depicted on the reverse of the coins.<\/p>\n
Garcinia sessilis is the national flower of Tonga<\/p>\n
used for typical Polynesian garlands,<\/p>\n
two Tongan big-footed birds,<\/p>\n
tongan double hull sailboat,<\/p>\n
princess Latufuipeka Tukuaho,<\/p>\n
performing the ceremonial dance Milolua<\/p>\n
for making kava drink,<\/p>\n
and the national emblem.<\/p>\n
The obverse of the 1 paanga coin is decorated with<\/p>\n
portrait of the former King Tupou V.<\/p>\n
Other coins feature King Tupou VI.<\/p>\n
– Unique animals and plants of Polynesia<\/p>\n
– Members of the royal family of Tonga<\/p>\n
– Motifs with regional names<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":104839,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[4268,1065],"product_tag":[],"giftcard-category":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-81036","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-collectible","7":"product_cat-world-coin-sets","8":"pa_country-tonga-en","9":"pa_quality-mark-uncirculated","11":"first","12":"outofstock","13":"taxable","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n