OBVERSE

The Obverse This coin features a meticulously recreated 17th-century world map in a richly detailed rectangular composition. Two vast hemispheres dominate the design, mapping the known world through delicate geographical lines, period place names, sailing ships, oceans, and uncharted territories. Surrounding them are portraits, mythological figures, celestial images, decorative cartouches, and allegorical scenes evoking an era when every voyage could redraw the boundaries of knowledge. The Fine Metal Canvas technique transforms the historical engraving into a textured metallic surface, while the high-quality color printing preserves the aged tones and intricate character of the original cartography. At the top of the reverse is the inscription: "NOVA TOTIVS TERRARVM ORBIS GEOGRAPHICA AC HYDROGRAPHICA TABVLA. Auct. Henr. Hondio." – the original title and attribution of the historical map. Below, integrated into the elaborate cartographic artwork, appears the coin's legal tender element.

REVERSE

⁣⁢The reverse It reproduces the historical map in relief, finely sculpted in silver, revealing its twin hemispheres, the geographical grid, the ornamental borders, the portraits, and the uncolored decorative figures. At the bottom, the Samoan coat of arms forms the official issue element. Around it are the inscriptions: "SAMOA 2027" – the issuing country and year of issue, "FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA" – the national motto, "1 oz" – the weight of the coin, "$5" – the face value, and "Ag999" – the fineness and designation of the metal: Silver.⁤⁣