Samoan Tālā
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Currency of small Pacific island nation; remittance-dependent (~20% GDP); tourism, fishing, and agricultural exports; close ties to New Zealand and Australia; significant diaspora in NZ, Australia, USA; 2009 – Switched from driving on right to left (integration with Pacific)
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Samoan Tālā.
WST
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
WS$
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1/100 = Sene Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Samoa
Central Bank of Samoa (CBS)
Central Bank of Samoa (CBS)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
WS$ 2
Coins
1s
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Samoan Tālā, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Central Bank of Samoa (CBS).
WST Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Samoan Tālā's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports; lower remittance values; lower inflation
Weak Currency Impact
Higher remittance values; higher tourism revenues; higher import costs; inflation pressure
Remittance Role
Samoa is highly remittance-dependent (~$500 million/year, ~20% GDP); major sources USA, New Zealand, Australia from large Samoan diaspora
Central Bank Tools
Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements, FX interventions
Common Questions About Samoan Tālā
Everything you need to know about WST exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.