Samoa Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Samoa reflects the economic and cultural evolution of this South Pacific island nation. Since independence in 1962, Samoa has undergone significant changes in its monetary system, moving from using the Samoan pound to adopting the tala as the official currency in 1967.
Current banknotes in circulation
Samoa' s current banknotes are denominated in tala and feature designs that celebrate the country's culture and nature. The denominations in circulation include 10, 20, 50 and 100 tala. These banknotes feature images of local flora and fauna, as well as traditional Samoan elements such as fales (traditional houses) and Polynesian tattoo motifs. The Central Bank of Samoa has implemented advanced security measures on these banknotes to prevent counterfeiting.
Ancient banknotes and milestones in Samoan notability
Prior to the introduction of the tala, Samoa used banknotes denominated in Samoan pounds. These early banknotes, issued between 1962 and 1967, featured portraits of Samoan royalty and scenes of daily life on the islands. An important milestone in Samoan notafilia was the issuance of a commemorative series in 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country's independence. These special banknotes incorporated unique design elements that reflected Samoa's history and traditions, marking a significant moment in the evolution of the national currency.
| Country | Samoa |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Tālā (WST) |
| 1€ | 2,90T |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Capital city | Apia |
| ISO2 | WS |
| ISO3 | WSM |
| Catalogued banknotes | 27 |
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Valuable banknotes
The most valuable Samoa banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Banknote Catalog
1 pound (Overprinted in 1 New Zealand pound)
100 tālā
1 Pound
5 Pounds
10 tālā
5 pounds
100 tālā
10 Shillings
1 Pound
10 shillings (Overprinted on 10 New Zealand Shillings)
10 Shillings
10 Shillings
5 Tala
10 Tala
60 tālā
5 Tala
50 Tala
2 Tala
5 Pounds
