The Samoa 5 Tala is part of the 2005 ND issues. It is maroon in color and measures 144 x 72 mm. The obverse side shows a flag, the sea, mountains, and a boy with a pencil writing in a workbook. The reverse side features a ship at dock in Apia harbor, the coat of arms, and a flag. This TAP Authenticated banknote uses varieties in the security thread and watermark design.