1 Metical 2006-2021 front 1 Metical 2006-2021 back
1 Metical 2006-2021 photo
Reverse © Ulmo

1 Metical

 
Nickel plated steel 5.3 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Mozambique
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2006-2021
Value
1 Metical 1 MZN = USD 0.016
Currency
New metical (2006-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
5.3 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3122
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Young woman seated writing, value 1 on left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
METICAL

Engraver: Michael Guilfoyle

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Metical coin from Mozambique features a portrait of Samora Machel, the country's first president, on its obverse side. Samora Machel played a key role in Mozambique's struggle for independence from Portugal and served as the country's president from 1975 until his death in 1986. His legacy is still celebrated and respected in Mozambique today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  - - - - - -
2012  - - - - - -
2019  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Metical 2006-2021 coin.