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25 Pounds
1969 year| Gold (.917) | 79.8805 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | Biafra (Nigeria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1967-1970) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 25 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound (1967-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 79.8805 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#69781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle holding the Declaration of Independence with motto around, two branches after that, and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL **
SPES
TWENTYFIVE 25 POUNDS
Translation: HOPE
Comment
On the Reverse there is a small rectangle after the word POUNDS which contains 4 digits that can be any number between 0001 and 3000. This coin was only distributed as part of a set with KM#7 to 11, and this 4 digit number indicated the number of that set, but it is only present in this -the biggest- coin of the set.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1969 Biafran 25 Pounds gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and conflict in Nigeria. The Biafran War, which lasted from 1967 to 1970, was a brutal conflict that resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. Despite this, the Biafran government still managed to produce this beautiful gold coin, which has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pounds 1969 coin.