© Dario Silva Collection (CC BY-NC)
© Dario Silva Collection (CC BY-NC)
1 Birr
| Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring | 6.82 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Democratic Republic (ፌዴራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ) (1995-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2002-2012 (2010-2020) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 1 Birr (አንድ፡ብር) 1 ETB = USD 0.0083 |
| Currency | Birr (1976-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring |
| Weight | 6.82 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Weighing scales
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering:
፩ ብር
1 Birr
አንድ ብር (ānidi biri)
Translation:
1 Birr
One Birr
Edge
6 reeded segments
Comment
First Birr: (1855-1894-1902) & (1903 -1931)Second or decimalised Birr (1931-1936)
Italy occupied Ethiopia (1936 to 1941) Italian Lira was in use
and British influence: from 1941 to 1945 British East Africa Shilling was in use in Ethopia
Birr (third birr)- 1944 - till date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Birr coin from Ethiopia is that it has a unique bimetallic design, with a brass plated steel center surrounded by a nickel plated steel ring. This distinctive design feature sets it apart from other coins and makes it easily recognizable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 (2010) | 416000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 (2016) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2012 (2020) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Birr 2002-2012 (2010-2020) coin.
