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25 Sene Hai Ma

25 Sene (Hai Ma) - obverse25 Sene (Hai Ma) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Samoa
Period Republic (2007-date)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 2025
Value 25 Sene
0.25 WST = USD 0.09
Currency Tala (1967-date)
Composition Silver (.999) plated copper (Partially gilt)
Weight 43 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled (high relief)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
566780

Series: The Spine Beast of the Forbidden City

Obverse

In the center is the image of Charles III, at the top is the date, at the bottom is a small coat of arms, and there is an inscription along the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25 SENE · 2025 · CHARLES III
DT
SAMOA

Engraver: Dan Thorne

Reverse

The Seahorse (done in gold) represents loyalty, devotion, and a connection with the element of water.
The background includes architectural elements of the Forbidden City, clouds, and the moon. Inscriptions are in Chinese and English.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
The Spine Beast of the Forbidden City
海马
HAI MA

Edge

Reeded

Comments

A collector's set consisting of 10 25-sen coins and one token, each in capsules and packaged in a gift box. Dedicated to the mythical creatures—the "roof guardians" of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

 

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2025  2 025 Proof

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