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Samoan Polymer Banknote

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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 Polymer Banknote

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Signatures: Right (Top): Hon. Lautimuia Uelese Va’ai, Minister of Finance. Right (Bottom) Maiava Ainu’u Enari, Governor. Portrait: The portrait and watermark on the $5 tala polymer features the beautiful sandy beach in Samoa.
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The reverse side of the bank note polymer portrays Robert Louis Stevenson’s residence.
  • Issue Date: December 2023.
  • Size: 140x72mm(±1-1mm).
  • Predominant color: Red, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST5.50

10 Tala Polymer Banknote

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Signatures: Right (Top): Hon. Lautimuia Uelese Va’ai, Minister of Finance. Right (Bottom): Maiava Ainu’u Enari, Governor. Portrait: The portrait of the banknote polymer features Samoa’s rugby seven team’s triumphant victory in being crowned champions at the IRB Hong Kong Sevens in 2007.
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The reverse side of the bank note polymer features Samoan school children on their way to school. They are seen as the future leaders of our proud nation.
  • Issue Date: December 2023.
  • Size: 140x72mm(±1-1mm).
  • Predominant color: Blue, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST11.00

20 Tala Polymer Banknote

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Signatures: Right (Top): Hon Lautimuia Uelese Va’ai. Right (Bottom): Maiava Ainu’u Enari, Governor. Portrait: The observe of the banknote polymer features the beautiful cascading waterfall and portrays the diversity and beauty of Samoa’s natural environment.
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The reverse of the banknote features Samoa’s national bird called Manumea and Samoa's national flower called Teuila.
  • Issue Date: December 2023.
  • Size: 140x72mm(±1-1mm).
  • Predominant color: Yellow, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST22.00

50 Tala Polymer Banknote

50 Tala Polymer Front
Obverse (Portrait): Government Building at Matagialalua. Date of Issue: 08 December 2025. Size (mm): 139x71mm.

50 Tala Polymer Banknote

50 Tala Polymer Back
Reverse: Central Bank of Samoa Building. Date of Issue: 08 December 2025. Size (mm): 139x71mm.
  • Issue Date: December 2025.
  • Size: 139x71mm (±1-1mm).
  • Predominant Colour: Purple, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST55.00

100 Tala Polymer Banknote

100 Tala Polymer Front
Obverse (Portrait): HRH the late Malietoa Tanumafili II. Date of Issue: 08 December 2025. Size (mm): 139x171mm

100 Tala Polymer Banknote

100 Tala Polymer Back
Reverse: The historical Mulivai Catholic Cathedral. Date of Issue: 08 December 2025. Size (mm): 139x171mm
  • Issue Date: December 2025.
  • Size: 139x 71mm (±1-1mm).
  • Predominant Color: Green, Multicolored.
  • Collector's Price: ST110.00

Last updated 09 Feb 2026