10 Santeem (Magnetic) 1996-2004 (2004-2012) front 10 Santeem (Magnetic) 1996-2004 (2004-2012) back
10 Santeem (Magnetic) 1996-2004 (2004-2012) photo
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10 Santeem Magnetic

 
Brass plated steel 4.563 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Ethiopia
Period
Federal Democratic Republic (ፌዴራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ) (1995-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1996-2004 (2004-2012)
Calendar
Ethiopian
Value
10 Santims (አሥር፡ሳንቲም) 0.10 ETB = USD 0.00083
Currency
Birr (1976-date)
Composition
Brass plated steel
Weight
4.563 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#63352
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Mountain Nyala antelope

Script: Ge'ez

Lettering:
10
አሥር:ሳንቲም

Translation: Ten Santeem (āširi sanitīmi)

Engraver: Stuart Devlin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Santeem coin from Ethiopia is that it was designed with a unique magnetic feature. The coin has a magnetic core, which makes it stand out from other coins. This feature was added to help visually impaired individuals distinguish the coin from others.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 (2004)  - - - - - -
1997 (2005)  - - - - - -
1998 (2006)  - - - - - -
2000 (2008)  - - - - - -
2004 (2012)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Santeem (Magnetic) 1996-2004 (2004-2012) coin.