One of the Central Bank's key obligations is to meet the currency needs of the public. Therefore, as the sole provider of the currency, it has to ensure that stocks of all currency denominations (notes and coins) are in adequate supply and of high quality to meet the transactional needs of the public.
No other person is allowed to print or issue currency. And, it is an offence to deface any currency by means of writing, stamping, erasure or any other actions that would change the features of the currency.
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| Issue Date: |
01 August 2008 |
| Size: |
152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches) |
| Predominant colour: |
Red, Multicolored |
| Collector's Price: |
$ST5.50 |
| Date on bank note: |
2008 |
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| Signatures: |
Right (top): Hon. Niko Lee Hang, Minister of Finance
Right (Bottom):Leasi Papali'i Tommy Scanlan, Governor
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| Portrait: |
The portrait and watermark on the $5 features our nation's beautiful well-known sandy beaches.
This reflects the increasing importance of our limited pristine beach resources to the development
of Samoa's main economic driver - the tourism industry. |
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| Scene: |
The reverse side of the bank note portrays the Vailima residence of world renowned Scottish author,
Robert Louis Stevenson or Tusitala (Teller of Tales) as he was known to the people of Samoa.
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If you require further information on any of our products please contact the Department of Banking & Currency Services at the Central Bank of Samoa here.
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