note: small coin

1974 Tonga 1 Seniti {1-year issue} 2S

Taufa'ahau Tupou IV

FEATURING
front: Tu'i Malila, was a Radiated Tortoise (Geochelone radiata) from Madagascar given to 
the Tongan Royal Family by Captain Cook in 1777. Died in 1965.

It is the longest-lived tortoise whose age has been verified.

Tu'i Malila remained in their care until death on 19 May 1965 due to natural causes. The tortoise was estimated to be 188 years old at this time. During Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Tour of Tonga in 1953, Tu'i Malila was one of the first animals shown to the monarch on her official visit to the island nation.

Lettering: 1 SENITI

back: Effigy of king Taufa'ahau Tupou IV facing right, date below

Lettering: 
TAUFA'AHAU TUPOU IV
1974

• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Brass coin
• diameter: 17.5 mm
• weight: 1.7 g

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