Samoan Banknotes

Tala and sene, the names of the Samoan currency and its fraction, are simply “dollar” and “cent” pronounced in the Samoan way. A linguistic nod to the days when the New Zealand pound was in circulation.

A plastic banknote for a jubilee

In 1991, Samoa issued a commemorative 2 tala banknote, the country’s first and only one made entirely of polymer, to celebrate Malietoa Tanumafili II’s 50 years as head of state. It circulated until 2011, when it was replaced by a coin.

Vivid colors and renewed security

The current series, printed by De La Rue since 2008, opted for much more vivid colors than previous issues and, on the 50 and 100 tala banknotes, incorporated a security thread with a transparent window.

What you will find here

Samoan tala with Pick reference and actual condition.

Shipping

Protected and tracked from Spain.

Discover more banknotes from the region in Oceania Banknotes.

If you are interested in this area, combine with the Cook Islands and Fiji.