Samoa 20 Tālā, 2008-2017 P-40

Samoa 20 Tālā, 2008-2017 P-40 obverse
Samoa 20 Tālā, 2008-2017 P-40 reverse

Information:

Reference P#40
Country Samoa
Period Tala (1967-date)
Currency Tālā
Denomination 20 Tālā
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity Central Bank of Samoa (Faletupe Tutotonu o Samoa)
Year 2008-2017
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized No
Size (WxH) 140x70 mm

Obverse:

Samoa 20 Tālā, 2008-2017 P-40
Latin

Obverse text

LUASEFULU TALA Twenty Tala FALETUPE TUTOTONU O TUPE FA'ATAGAINA-MALO O SAMOA Legal Tender In Samoa Samoa Central Bank of Samoa

Obverse symbol

Sinaloa Waterfall - the highest waterfall in the Samoan archipelago, and Samoa's magnificent natural environment

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

FALETUPE TUTOTONU O Samoa LUASEFULU TALA Twenty Tala

Reverse symbol

Samoa's national bird Manumea, or Tooth-billed Pigeon (Didunculus Strigirostris), also known as Samoan Pigeon; Teuila - Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata), also called Ostrich Plume, Pink Cone Ginger - Samoa's national flower, and National Coat of Arms

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (2008) 40a; Signatures: Niko Lee Hang, Leasi Papalii Tommy Scanlan + - - - - - $18,00
ND (2012) 40b; Signatures: Faumuina Tiatia Faaolatane Liuga & Maiava Atalina Ainuu-Enari - - - - - $16,00
ND (2017) 40c; Signatures: Sili Epa Tuioti, Maiava Atalina Emma Ainuu-Enari - - - - - $19,00
ND (2017) 40s; Specimen - - - - - -