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Samoan Cotton Banknote

One of the Central Bank's key obligations is to meet the currency needs of the public. Therefore, as the sole provider of the currency, it has to ensure that stocks of all currency denominations (notes and coins) are in adequate supply and of high quality to meet the transactional needs of the public.

No other person is allowed to print or issue currency. And, it is an offense to deface any currency by means of writing, stamping, erasure or any other actions that would change the features of the currency.

5 Tala Cotton Banknote

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Signatures: Right (top): Hon. Niko Lee Hang, Minister of Finance. Right (Bottom): Leasi Papali'i Tommy Scanlan, Governor. Portrait: The portrait and watermark on the $5 features our nation's beautiful well-known sandy beaches. This reflects the increasing importance of our limited pristine beach resources to the development of Samoa's main economic driver - the tourism industry.
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The reverse side of the bank note portrays the Vailima residence of world-renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson or Tusitala (Teller of Tales) as he was known to the people of Samoa.
  • Issue Date: 01 August 2008.
  • Size: 152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches).
  • Predominant color: Red, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST5.50

10 Tala Cotton Banknote

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Signatures: Right (Top): Hon. Niko Lee Hang, Minister of Finance. Right (Bottom): Leasi Papali'i Tommy Scanlan, Governor. Portrait: The Portrait of the banknote features Samoa's rugby sevens team's triumphant victory being crowned champions at the IRB Hong Kong Sevens in 2007.
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The reverse side of the bank note features Samoan school children on their way to school. They are seen as the future of our proud nation.
  • Issue Date: 01 August, 2008.
  • Size: 152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches).
  • Predominant color: Blue, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST11.00

20 Tala Cotton Banknote

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Signatures: Right (Top): Hon. Niko Lee Hang, Minister of Finance. Right (Bottom): Leasi Papali'i Tommy Scanlan, Governor. Portrait: The reverse side of the banknote features our nation's national bird, the Manumea, and Samoa's national flower, the Teuila. These images portray the diversity and beauty of Samoa's natural environment to protect and treasure for generations to enjoy.
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The reverse side of the banknote features our nation's national bird, the Manumea, and Samoa's national flower, the Teuila. These images portray the diversity and beauty of Samoa's natural environment to protect and treasure for generations to enjoy.
  • Issue Date: 01 August 2008.
  • Size: 152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches).
  • Predominant color: Tanned Brown, Yellow, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST22.00

50 Tala Cotton Banknote

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Signatures: Right (Top): Hon. Niko Lee Hang. Right (Bottom): Leasi Papali'i Tommy Scanlan, Governor. Portrait: The front side of the banknote features the Government complex at Matagialalua, a symbol of the maturity of solidarity of Samoa's public administration and governance system
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The reverse side of the bank note features the Central Bank of Samoa, the nation's institution in charge of monetary policy and the supervision of financial institutions in the country.
  • Issue Date: 01 August 2008.
  • Size: 152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches).
  • Predominant color: Purple, Lilac Blue, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST50.50

100 Tala Cotton Banknote

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Signatures: Right (Top): Hon. Niko Lee Hang. Right (Bottom): Leasi Papali'i Tommy Scanlan. Portrait: The portrait and watermark on the $100 note commemorates the life of the late Malietoa Tanumafili II, Head of State of Samoa from 1962 - 2007. The late Malietoa's life portrays the kindness, humility, and respect, enshrined in the Samoan customs and traditions and was a symbolic icon of social stability.
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The reverse side of the bank note features the Mulivai Catholic Cathedral, one of the nation's oldest churches in the country. It is a significant historical symbol of the religion of Christianity in Samoa representing the people's strong religious beliefs. An evident proud reminder to us of our guiding principle that 'Samoa is founded on God'.
  • Issue Date: 01 August 2008.
  • Size: 152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches).
  • Predominant color: Green, Multicolored
  • Collector's Price: ST110.00

Last updated 03 Nov 2024