One of the most unique creatures to inhabit the oceans of the world is the seahorse. With a head and neck that closely resembles that of a horse, the bony-armored creature with a curled, prehensile tail is viewed as cute and lovable. Native the warm waters of the South Pacific Ocean, youll find the seahorse off the coast of Samoa. Provident Metals offers the 2019 Samoa Seahorse 1 oz Silver Coin to purchase online.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a protective capsule and skinboard of 5 coins!
• 2^nd coin released in the Samoa Seahorse collection!
• Limited mintage of just 20,000 silver coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of 2 Tala by Samoa.
• On the obverse side of the coin is a seahorse in ocean waves and seagrass.
• The reverse face of the coin includes the Samoan Coat of Arms.

The seahorse genus consists of a total of 45 different species, all of which are typically found in shallow tropical water and temperate saltwater around the world. Examples of common seahorse habitat include seagrass beds, estuaries, and coral reefs. There are four species of seahorse in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Obverse

On the obverse of 2019 Samoa Seahorse 1 oz Silver Coins is a design of one of the seahorse species common to the South Pacific Ocean. In keeping with the common habitats of the seahorse in this area, the design includes a border field with subtle seagrass beds at the top and Polynesian tribal waves below. The seahorse is depicted in right-profile relief with its head and tail facing the same direction.

Reverse

The reverse side of 2019 Samoa Seahorse Silver Coins features the image of the Samoan Coat of Arms. With a beaded border design, the coat of arms includes a shield with an Azure field bearing the Southern Cross constellation at the bottom and a palm tree at the top of the shield. The national motto is featured on the ribbon below the crest, fern leaves are depicted on either side of the crest, and the background behind the shield has a cross-hatched design inspired by the United Nations seal.

History

Human remains found on Samoa by scientists from New Zealand date back 2,900 years. The island experienced outside governance on multiple occasions, with Germany and the United States once laying separate claims to islands in the chain in the early 1800s. For most of its recent history, Samoa was controlled by New Zealand and has been independent since 1962.

Ordering

When you purchase 2019 Samoa Seahorse 1 oz Silver Coins, your products arrive in an individual capsule or skinboard of five coins. Each coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Provident Metals customer service is available to you at 800-313-3315. You can also contact us online through our live chat and email address.