Samoan Tālā (WST) Profile
Currency name:
Samoan tālā WST converter to world currencies »
Currency code:
Currency symbol:
WS$ (sometimes SAT, ST or T)
Subunit:
1/100 , sene
Coins freq used:
WS$1, WS$2, 10 sene, 20 sene, 50 sene
Coins rarely used:
Banknotes freq used:
WS$2, WS$5, WS$10, WS$20, WS$50, WS$100
Banknotes rarely used:
Central bank:
Central Bank of Samoa (www.cbs.gov.ws)
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The Samoan Tālā (WST) is the official currency of Samoa. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the country.
History:
The Tālā was introduced in 1967, replacing the pound when Samoa gained independence from New Zealand.
Samoa has a close association with New Zealand and maintains strong economic ties with the region.
Coins and Banknotes:
The Samoan Tālā is subdivided into 100 sene.
Coins:
Coins currently in circulation are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 sene, as well as 1 and 2 Tālā.
Banknotes:
The most commonly used banknotes are 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Tālā.
Each banknote typically features important cultural, historical symbols, and landmarks of Samoa.