1 Pa'anga coin from Tonga (Kingdom of Tonga, Puleʻanga Fakatuʻi ʻo Tonga). The coin was circulated in 2015 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Tonga
Continents: Oceania
Groupings: Oceania
Denomination: 1 Pa'anga
Value: 1 Paʻanga 1TOP = USD 0.42
Type: Standard circulation coins
Year: 2015
Numismatic period: Paʻanga (1967 - now)
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Aluminium bronze
Diameter: 24 mm.
Weight: 7.33 g.
Issuing bank: National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangike Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga)
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Obverse: Effigy of Tupou V facing, date below
Obverse lettering: TUPOU VTONGA 2015
Reverse: Features the Coat of Arms. The three stars in the firstquarter represent the three main groups of Islands in the Kingdom. The Kingdom itself is symbolized by the crown in the second quarter. The dove in the third quarter symbolizes Christianity and the swords in the last quarter symbolize the three Royal dynasties. The white star and red cross in the centre of the shield are the national symbols. The motto: KO E ÓTUA MO TONGA KO HOKU TOFIÁ can be translated as God and Tonga Are My Inheritance.
Reverse lettering: SILA 'O TONGAKO E 'OTUA MO TONGA KO HOKU TOFI'A1 PA' ANGA
Edge: Plain with 5 reeds at four locations
ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms
