© Ulmo
© Ulmo
2 Meticais
| Nickel plated steel | 6 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2006-2021 |
| Value | 2 Meticais 2 MZN = USD 0.031 |
| Currency | New metical (2006-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Coelacanth fish swiming to the right, value below. Latimeria chalumnae, one of the 2 living species of Coelacanth, which evolved very little and looks like the aquatic ancestors of terrestrial vertebrates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
METICAIS
Engraver: Michael Guilfoyle
Edge
Alternating smooth and reeded segments
Interesting fact
The 2 Meticais coin from Mozambique features a portrait of Samora Machel, the country's first president, on its obverse side. Samora Machel was a prominent figure in Mozambican history and played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Portugal. He served as president from 1975 until his death in 1986, and his legacy continues to be celebrated and honored in Mozambique today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Meticais 2006-2021 coin.
