2 Meticais 2006-2021 front 2 Meticais 2006-2021 back
2 Meticais 2006-2021 photo
© Ulmo

2 Meticais

 
Nickel plated steel 6 g 23.5 mm
Description
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
References
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.