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| American Samoa, 4th quarter of 2009. Depicts the ava bowl, whisk, staff and a coconut tree. Inscription translates to ''Samoa, God is First.'' The ava ceremony is considered the most significant traditional event in Samoan culture. The whisk and staff symbolize the rank of the Samoan orator delivering speeches during these gatherings. ref. http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/ DCAndTerritories/ |
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