What is the Samoan

The Samoan tala is the currency of the Independent State of Samoa. It was introduced in 1967, replacing the Samoan pound at a rate of 2 tala = 1 pound. The tala is divided into 100 sene.

Coins

The first coins of the Samoan tala were issued in 1967 in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 sene. In 1974, a new series of coins was introduced, which included a new 1 tala coin. The 1 and 2 sene coins were discontinued in 1984, and the 50 sene coin was discontinued in 1990.

The current coins of the Samoan tala are:

- 1 sene

- 2 sene

- 5 sene

- 10 sene

- 20 sene

- 50 sene

- 1 tala

Banknotes

The first banknotes of the Samoan tala were issued in 1967 in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 tala. In 1974, a new series of banknotes was introduced, which included a new 20 tala banknote. The 1 and 2 tala banknotes were discontinued in 1984, and the 5 tala banknote was discontinued in 1990.

The current banknotes of the Samoan tala are:

- 5 tala

- 10 tala

- 20 tala

- 50 tala

- 100 tala

Exchange rate

The exchange rate between the Samoan tala and the United States dollar is approximately 2.4 tala = 1 USD.