10 Cents 1979 front 10 Cents 1979 back
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10 Cents

1979 year
Copper-nickel 5.7 g 23.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiribati
Period
Republic (1979-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1979
Value
10 Cents (0.10)
Currency
Dollar (1979-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
5.7 g
Diameter
23.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#9648
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Bread fruit, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
CENTS

Engraver: Michael Hibbit

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The round or egg-shaped fruit is up to 30 cm in diameter and can weigh more than a kilogram.

Interesting fact

The 10 cents coin from Kiribati, issued in 1979, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side, the coin features the portrait of a traditional Kiribati dancer, dressed in a traditional costume, while the reverse side features a depiction of a coconut tree, which is one of the most important crops in Kiribati. This coin is a great example of how currency can serve as a representation of a country's history, culture, and traditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents 1979 coin.