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20 Dollars Willy Brandt
1992 year| Gold (.9999) | 1.24 g | 13.91 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 LRD = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Dollar (1943-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.91 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of German statesman Willy Brandt facing right and statue at top of Brandenburg gate below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILLY BRANDT IN MEMORIAM
1913 1992
PM
$20
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Willy Brandt (born Herbert Ernst Karl Frahm; 18 December 1913 – 8 October 1992) was a German politician and statesman who was leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) from 1964 to 1987 and served as the chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971 for his efforts to strengthen cooperation in Western Europe through the EEC and to achieve reconciliation between West Germany and the countries of Eastern Europe. He was the first Social Democratic chancellor since 1930.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Willy Brandt 20 Dollars gold coin from Liberia is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Willy Brandt, the former Chancellor of Germany, on one side, and the Liberian coat of arms on the other. This coin was issued in 1992 as a non-circulating commemorative coin, and it is made of 99.99% gold, weighing 1.24 grams. It is a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and those interested in the history of Liberia and Germany.
