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1 Cent

1997 year
Nickel clad steel 2.2 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Eritrea
Period
State (1993-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Cent 0.01 ERN = USD 0.00067
Currency
Nakfa (1997-date)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
2.2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.52 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2407
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Five soldiers with flag.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTY · EQUALITY · JUSTICE
1991

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent 1997 circulating commemorative coin from Eritrea features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Eritrean woman wearing a colorful headscarf and carrying a jar on her head, surrounded by the inscription "1 Cent" and the year "1997" in English and Tigrinya, the official language of Eritrea. The reverse side of the coin features the Eritrean coat of arms, which includes a shield with the country's flag, a scroll with the motto "Freedom, Justice, and Equality," and a pair of olive branches, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The coin's unique design and cultural significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of African history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent 1997 coin.