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1 Pa'anga 1968, Oil Search [Tonga]

Coins-Australia and Oceania


1 Pa'anga 1968, Oil Search [Tonga]
  • Country: Tonga
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 28.3 g
  • Name: Oil Search
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 Pa'anga
  • Currency Unit: Pa'anga
  • Orientation: Medallic
  • Reference: KM# 34
  • Diameter: 38.5 mm
  • Reverse
    In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, is the text for pa'anga in Tongan: "PA'ANGA". The central part features the coat of arms of Tonga. Below is the country name in Tongan: "TONGA". Decorative raised dots are placed along the rim.
  • Obverse
    The central part depicts the right-facing profile of King of Tonga Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, is the text in Tongan: "TAUFA'AHAU TUPOU IV". On the left is an image of an oil derrick and the date: "1969". On the right, in English: "OIL SEARCH". Below: "1968" - the year of minting. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim.

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