2 Birr (World Cup) 1964-1974 (1982) front 2 Birr (World Cup) 1964-1974 (1982) back
2 Birr (World Cup) 1964-1974 (1982) photo
© Ulmo

2 Birr World Cup

 
Copper-nickel 23.25 g 38.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Ethiopia
Period
People's Democratic Republic (ሕዝባዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ) (1987-1991)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1964-1974 (1982)
Calendar
Ethiopian
Value
2 Birrs (ሁለት፡ብር) 2 ETB = USD 0.017
Currency
Birr (1976-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
23.25 g
Diameter
38.75 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27999
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Text, two football player, two views of earth globe

Scripts: Ge'ez, Latin

Lettering:
WORLD FOOTBALL 1982
Birr 2
ETHIOPIA

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Birr (World Cup) 1964-1974 (1982) coin from Ethiopia is that it was issued to commemorate the 1982 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Spain. The coin features a design of a soccer player in action, surrounded by the words "World Cup" in English and Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia. This coin is a unique and collectible item for soccer fans and numismatists alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1964 (1982)  7 - - - - - -
1974 (1982)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Birr (World Cup) 1964-1974 (1982) coin.