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1 Mu Patriotic Liberation Army - Rebel Coinage
1970 year| Gold (.999) | 2.000 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Period | Patriotic Liberation Army (1970-1971) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1 Mu (0.1 MMK) |
| Currency | Third kyat (1952-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 2.000 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#50285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Inscription of U Nu, who was a Burmese nationalist leader
Lettering: ဦးနု
Translation: U Nu
Comment
3 coins in this issue set: 1 Mu (2 g.), 2 Mu (4 g.), 4 Mu (8 g.) rated as 100% solid AU (gold). Not issued or authorized by the ruling gov't in 1970. These coins were declared illegal by the gov't and it was ruled that possession of them was against the law. Many were turned in and melted down by the gov't but an unknown number were kept and those are the ones now showing up in collections and auctions. Coin catalogue references are KM 43-44-45.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1970 Myanmar Patriotic Liberation Army - Rebel Coinage 1 Mu gold coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued by the Patriotic Liberation Army, a rebel group that was fighting against the government, and it was meant to serve as a symbol of resistance and independence. Despite its origins, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item and a piece of Myanmar's history.
