Samoan Tālā (WST) Profile

WS$ (sometimes SAT, ST or T)

1/100 , sene 
WS$1, WS$2, 10 sene, 20 sene, 50 sene
 
WS$2, WS$5, WS$10, WS$20, WS$50, WS$100
 
Central Bank of Samoa (www.cbs.gov.ws)

Users:

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.