1000 Sylis (Miriam Makeba) 1977 front 1000 Sylis (Miriam Makeba) 1977 back
1000 Sylis (Miriam Makeba) 1977 photo
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1000 Sylis Miriam Makeba

1977 year
Gold (.900) 2.93 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Guinea
Period
Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1977
Value
1000 Sylis
Currency
Syli (1971-1985)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
2.93 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116929
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1977
1000
SYLIS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Sylis (Miriam Makeba) 1977 coin from Guinea is that it features a portrait of Miriam Makeba, a South African singer and activist who was known for her powerful voice and her advocacy for human rights and African independence. The coin was issued to commemorate her visit to Guinea in 1977, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977 CHI 250 - - - - - -

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