20 Dobras (FAO: Horticulture) 1977 front 20 Dobras (FAO: Horticulture) 1977 back
20 Dobras (FAO: Horticulture) 1977 photo
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20 Dobras FAO: Horticulture

1977 year
Copper-nickel 7.9 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
São Tomé and Príncipe
Period
Democratic Republic (1975-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1977
Value
20 Dobras (20&nbspSTD)
Currency
First Dobra (1977-2017)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
7.9 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#10160
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Fruits (Theme: Horticulture)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUMENTEMOS A PRODUÇÃO
20
DOBRAS

Translation: Increase Production (Grow or Produce more Food)

Comment

All coins issued in 1977 & 1997 on FAO (food & Agriculture Organisation).

1977 coins (50 cêntimos, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 dobras)These coins depict a combination of food produce based on local flora and fauna.
(50 dobras in 1990 and 1997 coins (100, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 dobras): Depict wildlife related themes.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a farmer tending to a field on one side, and the other side features the national emblem of São Tomé and Príncipe, which includes a palm tree and a bird. This design highlights the country's rich agricultural heritage and its commitment to sustainable farming practices.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dobras (FAO: Horticulture) 1977 coin.