Samoa 5 pounds reprint ND 2020 (reprint of 1963) P-15CS P-15CS \YOW\Y161\E321I

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The banknote you receive will be similar to the one pictured, in estimated UNC (Uncirculated) condition (scroll to bottom for details).

O le pepa tupe e te maua o le a tutusa ma le ata o loʻo faʻaalia, i le tulaga faʻatatauina o le UNC (e leʻi faʻasalalauina) (faʻasolo i lalo mo faʻamatalaga).

The notes are uncirculated but show signs of yellowing in the upper right as they have been stored for decades. See photo for example.

O pepa tupe e leʻi faʻasalalauina ae o loʻo faʻaalia ai faʻailoga o le samasama i le pito i luga taumatau ona sa teuina mo le tele o tausaga. Vaʻai i le ata mo se faʻataʻitaʻiga.

Combined Shipping: We combine shipping for multiple items. Add all items to your cart and pay in one transaction for the best shipping rate. If you make separate payments, we'll deduct $0.40 from your shipping refund for each additional transaction. Please request a shipping refund either through your order (e.g., "request total from seller" in cart) or by sending us a message afterward.

Faʻatasiina o le Lafoina: Matou te faʻatasiina le lafoina mo mea eseese. Faʻaopoopo uma mea i lau ato ma totogi i le tasi fefaʻatauaʻiga mo le tau sili ona lelei o le lafoina. Afai e te faia ni totogi eseese, o le a matou toesea le $0.40 mai lau tupe lafoina mo fefaʻatauaʻiga faaopoopo uma. Faʻamolemole talosaga se tupe lafoina mai lau poloaiga (faʻataʻitaʻiga, "talosaga le aofaʻiga mai le tagata faʻatau" i le ato) poʻo le auina mai o se feʻau ia i matou mulimuli ane.

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Lafoina i fafo atu o le Iunaite Setete?

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Afai o lau tuatusi lafoina e fafo atu o le Iunaite Setete, faʻamolemole toe iloilo nei filifiliga:

No Tracking: Standard international airmail. This is like a personal letter and doesn't provide tracking or customs details.

Leai se Suʻega: Meli ea faʻavaomalo masani. E pei o se tusi patino ma e le maua ai ni auiliiliga mo le suʻega poʻo tiute.

Tracking: Choose "eBay International Shipping" for tracking and a customs declaration.

Faʻatasi ai ma le Suʻega: Filifili le "eBay International Shipping" mo le suʻega ma se taʻutinoga a le tiute.

Returns: You can return items within 14 days of receiving them.

Faʻafoʻiina: E mafai ona e toe faʻafoʻiina mea i totonu ole 14 aso talu ona maua.

Authenticity: We guarantee all our banknotes are genuine, sourced from reliable suppliers and expertly verified.

Faʻamaoni: Matou te mautinoa o pepa tupe uma o loʻo moni, e maua mai i tagata faʻatau oloa faʻatuatuaina ma faʻamaonia e tagata tomai faapitoa.

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Your satisfaction is incredibly important to us. If you ever have any issues with your order, please contact us directly first. We promise to do our absolute best to make it right for you. Reaching out to us before opening an eBay claim helps us resolve your issue more effectively.

O lou faʻamalieina e matua taua tele ia i matou. Afai e i ai ni ou faʻafitauli i lau poloaiga, faʻamolemole faʻafesoʻotaʻi muamua mai matou. Matou te folafola atu o le a matou faia le mea sili e faʻasaʻo ai mo oe. O le faʻafesoʻotaʻi mai o matou ae leʻi tatalaina se faʻasea i le eBay e fesoasoani ia i matou e foia ai lau faʻafitauli sili atu le aoga.

Guide to Banknote Conditions

Here's a detailed guide to the grades we use for our listings, but keep in mind grading is subjective. You may always return any note that you don't like within 14 days of receipt.

O se taʻiala auiliili lenei mo tulaga matou te faʻaaogaina mo a matou lisi, ae ia manatua o le faʻavasegaina e faʻalagolago i le tagata. E mafai ona e toe faʻafoʻiina i taimi uma soʻo se pepa tupe e te le fiafia i ai i totonu ole 14 aso talu ona maua.

UNC (Uncirculated): A perfect note with no circulation signs, no folds or creases, and full original crispness and sheen. May show a slight "half moon" mark from the security thread.

UNC (E leʻi faʻasalalauina): O se pepa tupe lelei atoatoa e leai ni faʻailoga o le faʻasalalauina, leai ni gaugau poʻo ni faʻapipiʻi, ma le faʻamauina ma le susulu muamua. Atonu e faʻaalia se faʻailoga laʻititi "afa masina" mai le filo saogalemu.

AU (About Uncirculated): Nearly perfect, with a single light fold or handling mark that doesn’t break the paper. Crisp and colorful.

AU (Togafiti lelei atoatoa): Toeitiiti lelei atoatoa, ma se gaugau mama e tasi poʻo se faʻailoga o le faʻaaogaina e le malepe ai le pepa. Fou ma felanulanuaʻi.

XF (Extremely Fine): A crisp, attractive note with minor handling. May have a few light folds or one firm crease. Still firm and bright.

XF (Sili Lelei): O se pepa tupe fou, matagofie ma le faʻaaogaina laʻititi. Atonu e iai ni nai gaugau mama poʻo se gaugau malosi e tasi. O loʻo malosi ma susulu pea.

VF (Very Fine): A circulated note with several folds but still decent. Paper is firmer than average, corners lightly worn.

VF (Lelei Tele): O se pepa tupe na faʻasalalauina ma le tele o gaugau ae o loʻo lelei pea. O le pepa e sili atu ona malosi nai lo le masani, o tulimanu e laʻititi le masaesae.

F (Fine): A well-used note with many folds or creases. Paper is soft, and some soiling may be visible.

F (Lelei): O se pepa tupe na faʻaaogaina lelei ma le tele o gaugau poʻo ni faʻapipiʻi. O le pepa e vaivai, ma e mafai ona iloa atu ni pisia.

VG (Very Good): A limp, worn note with heavy creasing, edge wear, and possible small tears. Design may be faded.

VG (Lelei Tele): O se pepa tupe vaivai, 'eleʻelea ma le tele o faʻapipiʻi, masaesae pito, ma atonu ni loimata laiti. Atonu e mou atu le ata.

Samoa P-15CS

2020 reprint of 5 Pounds 1963 P-15 UNC

Discover this beautiful 5 Pound banknote from Samoa (Western Samoa), issued in 2020 as a modern reprint of the classic 1963 design (Pick #14a). This commemorative note, presented in Uncirculated (UNC) condition, offers collectors a pristine piece of Samoan numismatic heritage.

Saili le pepa tupe matagofie e 5 Pauna mai Samoa (Samoa i Sisifo), na lomia i le 2020 o se toe lomiina fou o le ata masani o le 1963 (Pick #14a). O lenei pepa tupe faʻamanatu, o loʻo tuʻuina atu i le tulaga e leʻi faʻasalalauina (UNC), e maua ai e le au aoina se vaega mama o le measina tupe a Samoa.

The Original 1963 Design: A Symbol of Independence

The original 1963 banknote series holds significant historical importance as it represented Western Samoa's first currency issued after gaining full independence from New Zealand in 1962. These notes replaced the New Zealand Pound and marked a new era of national sovereignty. The designs capture the essence of early independent Samoa.

O le faasologa muamua o pepa tupe o le 1963 o loʻo iai sona uiga faʻasolopito taua tele aua o le uluaʻi tupe lea na lomia e Samoa i Sisifo ina ua maua lona tutoʻatasi mai Niu Sila i le 1962. O nei pepa tupe na sui ai le Pauna Niu Sila ma faʻailogaina ai se vaitau fou o le pulega a le atunuʻu. O ata na puʻeina ai le uiga moni o Samoa tutoʻatasi i le amataga.

Key Design Elements

The front of the note features the regal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting Samoa's status as a Commonwealth realm at the time of the original issue.

O le pito i luma o le pepa tupe o loʻo iai le ata faʻapaleina o Masiofo Elisapeta II, o loʻo atagia mai ai le tulaga o Samoa o se malo o le Commonwealth i le taimi o le uluaʻi lomiga.

The reverse typically showcases a vibrant depiction of traditional Samoan life and architecture, prominently featuring a Samoan Fono (traditional meeting house) set within a picturesque village scene with lush tropical foliage. This imagery emphasizes the rich cultural traditions and natural beauty of the islands.

O le pito i tua e masani ona faʻaalia ai se ata olaola o le olaga ma le fausaga masani a Samoa, o loʻo faʻaalia manino ai se Fono Samoa (fale fono masani) o loʻo tu i totonu o se ata matagofie o le nuʻu ma laʻau vevela. O lenei ata e faʻamamafaina ai aganuu faʻaleaganuʻu mauoa ma le matagofie faʻanatura o motu.

The 2020 Reprint: A Collector's Opportunity

This 2020 reprint allows collectors to acquire a modern, uncirculated version of a historically significant design that might otherwise be difficult or expensive to obtain in top condition. Reprints like this are typically non-circulating commemorative issues, celebrated for their sharp details, vibrant colors, and their ability to bring classic designs to a new generation of numismatists. It's an ideal piece for those interested in Commonwealth currencies, Pacific island nations, or the evolution of banknote design.

O lenei toe lomiina o le 2020 e mafai ai e le au aoina ona maua se lomiga fou, e leʻi faʻasalalauina o se ata faʻasolopito taua atonu e faigata pe taugata le mauaina i se tulaga sili ona lelei. O toe lomiina faapenei e masani ona le faʻasalalauina o lomiga faʻamanatu, e faʻamanatuina mo a latou auiliiliga maʻai, lanu olaola, ma lo latou agavaʻa e aumai ai ata masani i se tupulaga fou o numismaticists. O se vaega lelei atoatoa mo i latou e fiafia i tupe a le Commonwealth, atunuu motu o le Pasefika, poʻo le tuputupu aʻe o ata o pepa tupe.