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1 Gourde ND

1889 year
Bronze 25 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Haiti › Haiti (1804-date)
Period
First Republic (1859-1957)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1889
Value
1 Gourde (1&nbspHTG)
Currency
Third gourde (1872-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
25 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#38036
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Smooth

Edge

Plain

Comment

Insurrection coinage, issued in 1889 by General Florvil Hippolyte who became President from 1889 to 1896.

Similar mintmark observed on 1881 2 centimes piece.

Interesting fact

The 1 Gourde ND (1889) coin from Haiti features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a Haitian woman, representing the country's independence and sovereignty. She is surrounded by a wreath of coffee branches, which is a nod to Haiti's agricultural heritage and its reputation as a major coffee producer. The reverse side of the coin features the Haitian coat of arms, which includes a palm tree, a symbol of peace and prosperity, and a trophy of arms, representing the country's struggle for independence. Overall, the design of the coin is a celebration of Haiti's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1889)  100000 - - - - - -

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