OBVERSE

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

REVERSE

⁣⁢The Reverse features the historical map in finely sculpted silver relief, revealing its twin hemispheres, geographical grid, ornamental borders, portraits, and decorative figures without coloration. At the bottom, the coat of arms of Samoa forms the official issuing element. Around it, the inscriptions: "SAMOA 2027" – the issuing country and year of issue, "FAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA" – the national motto, "1 oz" – the coin's weight, "$5" – the face value, and "Ag999" – the silver fineness and metal designation.⁤⁣