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1 Metical
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1975-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1980-1982 |
| Value | 1 Metical (1 MZM) |
| Currency | Old metical (1980-2006) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Female student and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
METICAL
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Metical coin from Mozambique was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the country's artistic community. The coin features a portrait of Samora Machel, the first president of Mozambique, on one side, and the country's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1980 and 1982, and it was used as a standard circulation coin during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Metical 1980-1982 coin.
