Issued by the Central Bank of Samoa in 2006, this 50 Tala banknote belongs to the paper series that highlights Samoa’s cultural heritage and natural environment.
The obverse features a portrait of a Samoan chief along with traditional decorative motifs and clear denomination numerals.
The reverse depicts scenes related to Samoan life and nature, emphasizing national identity and tradition. This issue predates the later polymer series and remains an important note for collectors of Pacific currencies.
Issuer: Central Bank of Samoa
Denomination: 50 Tala
Year: 2006
Dimensions: Approx. 156 × 72 mm
Material: Paper
Watermark: Samoan head
Security features: Watermark, security thread, microtext