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10 Ariary motto A
1983 year| Copper-nickel | 9 g | 26.4 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1975-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 10 Ariary (10 MGF) |
| Currency | Franc (1963-2004) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 26.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Man cutting peat within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARIARY FOLO
TANINDRAZANA
TOLOM - PIAVOTANA
FAHAFAHANA
Engraver: Michael Hibbit
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In the circulating currencies of 5, 10, 20 and 50 Ariary, the coins have been using a different motto according to the years of issue:- MOTTO A is “TANINDRAZANA - TOLOM-PIAVOTANA-FAHAFAHANA”. It means “Homeland-Revolution-Liberty”. This was used on: 10 and 20 Ariary of 1978 and 1983 and 5, 10, 20, and 50 Ariary of 1992.
- MOTTO B is “TANINDRAZANA-FAHAFAHANA-FAHAMARINANA”. It means “Homeland-Liberty-Justice”. This was used on: 5 and 20 Ariary of 1994 and 5 and 50 Ariary of 1996.
- MOTTO C is “TANINDRAZANA-FAHAFAHANA-FANDROSOANA”. It means “Homeland-Liberty-Progress”. This has been used on 10 and 20 Ariary of 1999 and 50 Ariary of 2005.
- MOTTO D is “FITIAVANA-TANINDRAZANA- FANDROSOANA”. It means “Affection-Homeland-Progress”. Up to now this has been used on 10 and 50 Ariary of 2016.
© Paul Baker
Interesting fact
The 10 Ariary coin from Madagascar features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Malagasy woman, dressed in a colorful traditional outfit, surrounded by rice stalks and a baobab tree. The other side of the coin features the national emblem of Madagascar, which includes a shield with the motto "Fihavanana, Fiadanana, Fiantompo" (Unity, Justice, Progress) written in Malagasy, the official language of Madagascar. This design was created by the Malagasy artist, Andry Andriarijaona, and it symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to unity and progress.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Ariary (motto A) 1983 coin.
