1 Tala 1976, Horseman [Samoa]

Coins-Australia and Oceania

Reverse
Along the upper rim arc: '1776' — the year the United States declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain; 'INDEPENDENCE'; '1976' — the bicentennial year. Along the lower rim arc in a decorative frame: 'WESTERN SAMOA'. Above it, '$1' signifies '1 tala'. In the central upper part, the abbreviation 'USA' against the outline of the country with parallels and meridians. A five-pointed star above the map. In the foreground, a horseman on a horse facing left.
Obverse
Along the upper rim arc: '1962' — the year Western Samoa gained independence; 'INDEPENDENCE'; '1976' — the year of minting. Along the lower rim arc: 'MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II' — Malietoa Tanumafili II, Head of State of Samoa. The inscriptions are separated by two rosettes in the shape of a star. In the center, left-facing profile of Malietoa Tanumafili II. Below the neck truncation, the mint mark 'HP'.