Southern Cross Constellation ("Crux") & President Malietoa Tanumafili II 2 Sene Samoa Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry (FAO) (Stars)
Southern Cross Constellation ("Crux") & President-for-Life Malietoa Tanumafili II 2 Sene Samoa Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (FAO) (Food Security) (Night Sky) (Stars) (Astronomy) Commemorative issue:FAO Reverse: Southern Cross Constellation ("Crux") surrounds denomination in wreath. In Samoa, this constellation is called Sumu ("triggerfish") because of its rhomboid shape, while α and β Centauri stars are called Luatagata (Two Men) Lettering: 2 SENE XXI CENTURY • FAO • FOOD SECURITY Obverse: Portrait of Malietoa Tanumafili II facing left, date below Lettering: ⋆ MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA I SISIFO ⋆ Translation: Western Samoa Features Issuer Samoa Ruling authority Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) Type Circulating commemorative coin Years 1999-2000 Value 2 Sene 0.02 WST = USD 0.0076 Currency Tala (1967-date) Composition Bronze Weight 3.9400 g Diameter 21 mm Thickness 1.35 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Number N# 1478 References