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100 Dollars Organization of African Unity
1979 yearGold (.900) | 11.2 g | 25 mm |
Issuer | Liberia |
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Period | Republic (1847-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1979 |
Value | 100 Dollars 100 LRD = USD 0.52 |
Currency | Dollar (1943-date) |
Composition | Gold (.900) |
Weight | 11.2 g |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#89556 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Elephant with date to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
1979
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 100 Dollars (Organization of African Unity) 1979 from Liberia made of Gold (.900) weighing 11.2 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which was established in 1963 to promote unity, cooperation, and solidarity among African countries. The coin's design features the OAU's emblem, which includes a map of Africa and a dove, symbolizing peace and unity. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of African history.