Samoa is one of the many beautiful island nations of the South Pacific. A formal member of the Commonwealth of Nations, Samoa was controlled by a number of outside nations before gaining its independence in June 1962. In 2018, Samoa joined a growing number of small island nations around the globe with fresh silver bullion coin programs from the Scottsdale Mint. Right now, you can buy the 2019 Antique Samoa Seahorse 1 oz Silver Coin online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual capsule or a skinboard of 5 coins!
• 2^nd year of release for the Samoa Seahorse Silver Coins at Scottsdale Mint!
• Limited mintage of just 10,000 silver coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of 2 Tala fully backed by the Samoan government.
• The obverse of the coin includes a seahorse.
• On the reverse is the coat of arms of Samoa.
• Antique option.

The Samoa Seahorse Silver coins are a product of the Scottsdale Mint, a private mint located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The mint issues silver bullion coins for various small nations, including those in the Caribbean and the South Pacific. The Samoa Seahorse Silver Coins debuted in 2018 and offer bullion or antique options for investors and collectors.

Obverse

The obverse design of 2019 Antique Samoa Seahorse 1 oz Silver Coins comes with the right-profile portrait of a small seahorse. The creatures are known for resembling the head and neck of a horse and feature a segmented body that has bony armor and a curved, prehensile tail.

Reverse

On the reverse face of the 2019 Antique Samoa Seahorse Silver Coins is a depiction of the Samoan Coat of Arms. The seal features a crest that has the Southern Cross constellation of five stars on an azure field, with a palm tree above and a Christian cross topping the crest.

History

Samoa was first discovered by Polynesians between 2,500 and 1,500 BCE during the Lapita expansion away from Southeast Asia and Melanesia. Europeans didnt discover Samoa until Dutch explorers arrived in 1722. From there, nations like Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom laid claims to various islands or the entire chain. Samoa was long a part of the Commonwealth of Nations under the control of New Zealand, but has enjoyed full independence since 1962.

Ordering

Your 2019 Antique Samoa Seahorse 1 oz Silver Coins are available with a protective plastic capsule for individual specimens or a Scottsdale Mint branded skinboard of five coins. Each individual coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition with an antique polish that delivers a brushed, ancient visual appearance.

If you have questions, please contact Provident Metals. Our customer service team is available on the phone at 800-313-3315, online using our live chat, and via our email address.