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20 Ariary motto A
1983 year| Copper-nickel | 12 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1975-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 20 Ariary (20 MGF) |
| Currency | Franc (1963-2004) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Farmer on tractor disking field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARIARY ROAPOLO
TANINDRAZANA
TOLOM - PIAVOTANA
FAHAFAHANA
Engraver: Michael Hibbit
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In the circulating currencies of 5, 10, 20 and 50 Ariary, the coins have been using a different motto according to the years of issue:- MOTTO A is “TANINDRAZANA - TOLOM-PIAVOTANA-FAHAFAHANA”. It means “Homeland-Revolution-Liberty”. This was used on: 10 and 20 Ariary of 1978 and 1983 and 5, 10, 20, and 50 Ariary of 1992.
- MOTTO B is “TANINDRAZANA-FAHAFAHANA-FAHAMARINANA”. It means “Homeland-Liberty-Justice”. This was used on: 5 and 20 Ariary of 1994 and 5 and 50 Ariary of 1996.
- MOTTO C is “TANINDRAZANA-FAHAFAHANA-FANDROSOANA”. It means “Homeland-Liberty-Progress”. This has been used on 10 and 20 Ariary of 1999 and 50 Ariary of 2005.
- MOTTO D is “FITIAVANA-TANINDRAZANA- FANDROSOANA”. It means “Affection-Homeland-Progress”. Up to now this has been used on 10 and 50 Ariary of 2016.
© Paul Baker
Interesting fact
The 20 Ariary coin from Madagascar features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Malagasy woman wearing a traditional headdress and carrying a basket of fruit. On the other side, there is an image of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in Malagasy culture. The coin's design was created by the Malagasy artist, Andry Andriarijaona, and it was meant to represent the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to nature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Ariary (motto A) 1983 coin.
