5 Seniti 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: 5 Seniti
Value: 5 Seniti 0.05TOP = USD 0.021
Type: Standard circulation coins
Year: 2015
Numismatic period: Paʻanga (1967 - now)
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 17 mm.
Thickness: 1.53 mm.
Weight: 2.29 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 king Tupou VI facing, date below
Obverse lettering: TUPOU VITONGA 2015
Reverse: Features the Heilala (Garcinia sessilis) which is Tonga’snational flower. It is associated with royalty and has a special status in Tongan culture. It is used to make the kahoa garland that is presentedto the King, and an auspicious garland presented to a girl on her 21st birthday. Each year in July, Tongans hold the week-long Heilala Festival to celebrate the flowering of the heilala flower.
Reverse lettering: HEILALA5 SENITI
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Flower
